The John Deere Z225 tractor has 23 hp engine horsepower and 20 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower23 hp
PTO horsepower20 hp
Drawbar horsepower18.5 hp
Operating weight500 lb
John Deere Z225 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
23 hp
PTO horsepower
20 hp
Drawbar horsepower
18.5 hp
Engine displacement
30.6 cu in
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Operating weight
500 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
23 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
20 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
18.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
500 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere Z225 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere Z225 is small: 23 hp engine horsepower versus 20 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere Z225’s practical rating is 20 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere Z225’s 18.5 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 500 lb and 23 hp, the John Deere Z225 works out to about 21.7 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere Z225’s engine setup is 30.6 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range.
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.
