Quick answer:
The John Deere M653 tractor has 120 hp engine horsepower and 22 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower120 hp
PTO horsepower22 hp
Drawbar horsepower65 hp
Operating weight1,200 lb
John Deere M653 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 120 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 22 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 65 hp |
| Engine displacement | 3.1 L |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 1,200 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere M653 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere M653 is small: 120 hp engine horsepower versus 22 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere M653 has 22 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the mid-size tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere M653’s 65 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 1,200 lb and 120 hp, the John Deere M653 works out to about 10 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere M653’s engine setup is 3.1 L displacement, 2 cylinders, matching its mid-size tractor horsepower range. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







