The John Deere X120 tractor has 13.8 hp engine horsepower and 17.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower13.8 hp
PTO horsepower17.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower10.3 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight450 lb
John Deere X120 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
13.8 hp
PTO horsepower
17.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
10.3 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
30.6 cu in
Engine cylinders
1 cylinders
Operating weight
450 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
13.8 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
17.5 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
10.3 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
450 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere X120 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For pulling work, the John Deere X120’s 10.3 hp drawbar rating is the number to compare, not the higher 13.8 hp engine rating.
PTO note
The John Deere X120’s PTO output is 17.5 hp, about 126.8% of its 13.8 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
At 10.3 hp drawbar power, the John Deere X120 is about 3.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere X120’s weight-to-power figure is about 32.6 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere X120’s engine setup is 30.6 cu in displacement, 1 cylinders, rated at 3,600 rpm, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere X120’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,600 rpm.
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.
