The John Deere STX46’s 15 hp engine rating places it in the low-horsepower compact tractor category.
Drawbar note
For ground-engaging work, the John Deere STX46 should be judged from its 15 hp drawbar horsepower rating.
Power-to-weight note
Using 452 lb operating weight and 15 hp engine power, the John Deere STX46 comes out at roughly 30.1 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
With 24.3 cu in across 1 cylinders, the John Deere STX46 averages about 24.3 L per cylinder.
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.
