The John Deere SST15 tractor has 15 hp engine horsepower and 15 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower15 hp
PTO horsepower15 hp
Drawbar horsepower15 hp
Torque30 lb-ft
Operating weight615 lb
John Deere SST15 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
15 hp
PTO horsepower
15 hp
Drawbar horsepower
15 hp
Engine torque
30 lb-ft
Engine displacement
0.5 L
Engine cylinders
1 cylinders
Engine model
the Kohler CVS15S
Operating weight
615 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
15 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
15 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
15 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
615 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere SST15 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere SST15 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 15 hp.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere SST15’s practical rating is 15 hp, which fits small mower decks, sprayers, light finish mowing and very light PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
Use 15 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 15 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere SST15.
Power-to-weight note
At 615 lb and 15 hp, the John Deere SST15 works out to about 41 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 SST15’s engine setup is engine model the Kohler CVS15S, 0.5 L displacement, 1 cylinders, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
At 30 lb-ft of torque, the John Deere SST15 has useful low-speed pull for its size without being a heavy pulling tractor.
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.
