The John Deere X485 tractor has 25 hp engine horsepower and 20.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower25 hp
PTO horsepower20.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower21 hp
Operating weight905 lb
John Deere X485 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
25 hp
PTO horsepower
20.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
21 hp
Engine displacement
45.5 cu in
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
a 78 mm bore/stroke
Operating weight
905 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
25 hp
Average
64.9 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
20.5 hp
Average
57.8 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
21 hp
Average
57 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
905 lb
Average
5,791.3 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere X485 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere X485 is small: 25 hp engine horsepower versus 20.5 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere X485’s practical rating is 20.5 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
At 21 hp drawbar power, the John Deere X485 is about 4 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere X485 pairs 25 hp with 905 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere X485 uses engine model a 78 mm bore/stroke, 45.5 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
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.
