Quick answer:
The John Deere X300 tractor has 17 hp engine horsepower and 18.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower17 hp
PTO horsepower18.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower17 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight501 lb
John Deere X300 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 17 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.5 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 17 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 28.8 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 501 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere X300 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With 17 hp, the John Deere X300 falls into the low-horsepower compact tractor power range. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere X300’s 18.5 hp PTO rating should be read with its 3,600 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere X300 separates pulling work from PTO work with 17 hp drawbar horsepower and 18.5 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere X300’s weight-to-power figure is about 29.5 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 | With 28.8 cu in across 2 cylinders, the John Deere X300 averages about 14.4 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere X300’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.







