Quick answer:
The John Deere X948 tractor has 24.5 hp engine horsepower and 24.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower24.5 hp
PTO horsepower24.5 hp
Rated RPM3,400 rpm
Operating weight2,200 lb
John Deere X948 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 24.5 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 24.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,400 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 55.2 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | Yanmar 3TNM72 |
| Operating weight | 2,200 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere X948 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere X948, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere X948’s 24.5 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 24.5 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere X948’s weight-to-power figure is about 89.8 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 55.2 cu in across 3 cylinders, the John Deere X948 averages about 18.4 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere X948’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,400 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.







