The John Deere WA 17 tractor has 280 hp engine horsepower and 175 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower280 hp
PTO horsepower175 hp
Drawbar horsepower178 hp
Operating weight28,280 lb
John Deere WA 17 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
280 hp
PTO horsepower
175 hp
Drawbar horsepower
178 hp
Engine displacement
14 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
Cummins 14.0L 6-cylinder
Operating weight
28,280 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
280 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
175 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
178 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
28,280 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere WA 17 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For power comparison, the John Deere WA 17 sits at 280 hp engine horsepower with 175 hp available at the PTO.
PTO note
Use the John Deere WA 17’s 175 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 280 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere WA 17’s 178 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 28,280 lb and 280 hp, the John Deere WA 17 works out to about 101 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
The John Deere WA 17’s engine setup is engine model Cummins 14.0L 6-cylinder, 14 L displacement, 6 cylinders, matching its large row-crop 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.
