Quick answer:
The John Deere Z235 tractor has 20 hp engine horsepower and 20 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower20 hp
PTO horsepower20 hp
Drawbar horsepower20 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Torque30.5 lb-ft
Operating weight545 lb
John Deere Z235 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 20 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 20 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 20 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 30.5 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 40 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 545 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere Z235 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere Z235 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 20 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere Z235’s 20 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 20 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | Use 20 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 20 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere Z235. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 545 lb operating weight and 20 hp engine power, the John Deere Z235 comes out at roughly 27.2 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere Z235 is listed with 40 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 2,600 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | Torque and rated speed on the John Deere Z235 are 30.5 lb-ft and 2,600 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load. |
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.







