Quick answer:
The John Deere Z655 tractor has 27 hp engine horsepower and 24 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower27 hp
PTO horsepower24 hp
Drawbar horsepower24 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Torque20 Nm
Operating weight1,200 lb
John Deere Z655 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 27 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 24 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 24 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 20 Nm |
| Engine displacement | 44.1 cu in |
| Operating weight | 1,200 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere Z655 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere Z655 is small: 27 hp engine horsepower versus 24 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere Z655’s practical rating is 24 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere Z655 combines 24 hp drawbar horsepower with 1,200 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 1,200 lb operating weight and 27 hp engine power, the John Deere Z655 comes out at roughly 44.4 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 | Engine details for the John Deere Z655 come together as 44.1 cu in displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere Z655’s 20 Nm torque figure should be read with its 44.1 cu in engine size and 3,600 rpm rated speed. |
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.







