Quick answer:
The John Deere X740 tractor has 24 hp engine horsepower and 24 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower24 hp
PTO horsepower24 hp
Drawbar horsepower22.5 hp
Rated RPM3,425 rpm
Operating weight1,000 lb
John Deere X740 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 24 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 24 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 22.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,425 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 68.1 cu in |
| Operating weight | 1,000 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere X740 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere X740, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere X740 has 24 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | At 22.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere X740 is about 1.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere X740 pairs 24 hp with 1,000 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere X740 uses 68.1 cu in displacement, rated at 3,425 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere X740’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,425 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.







