Quick answer:
The John Deere Z255 tractor has 22 hp engine horsepower and 22 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower22 hp
PTO horsepower22 hp
Drawbar horsepower25 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight500 lb
John Deere Z255 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 22 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 22 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 25 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 44 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 500 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere Z255 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere Z255 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 22 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere Z255 has 22 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | Use 25 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 22 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere Z255. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere Z255’s weight-to-power figure is about 22.7 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 | Engine details for the John Deere Z255 come together as 44 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 3,600 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere Z255’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,600 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.







