The John Deere X949 tractor has 25 hp engine horsepower and 540 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower25 hp
PTO horsepower540 hp
Drawbar horsepower23 hp
Torque24.5 lb-ft
Operating weight1,600 lb
John Deere X949 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
25 hp
PTO horsepower
540 hp
Drawbar horsepower
23 hp
Engine torque
24.5 lb-ft
Engine displacement
54.9 cu in
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
an 18.3 kW Yanmar 904cc 3-cylinder
Operating weight
1,600 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
25 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
540 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
23 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,600 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere X949 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere X949 loses roughly 8% from engine horsepower to drawbar horsepower, which reflects drivetrain, traction and ground-contact losses.
PTO note
With 540 hp at the PTO, the John Deere X949 is best matched to large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating; large implements still need to be matched by PTO requirement, ballast, traction and transmission setup.
Drawbar note
At 23 hp drawbar power, the John Deere X949 is about 2 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere X949’s weight-to-power figure is about 64 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 54.9 cu in across 3 cylinders, the John Deere X949 averages about 18.3 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere X949 torque spec is 24.5 lb-ft, which helps explain its low-speed pull in the compact utility class.
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.
