John Deere Z960R Horsepower & PTO HP

Quick answer:

The John Deere Z960R tractor has 31 hp engine horsepower and 31 hp PTO horsepower.

Engine horsepower31 hp
PTO horsepower31 hp
Drawbar horsepower31 hp
Operating weight1,340 lb

John Deere Z960R Horsepower Details

Engine horsepower 31 hp
PTO horsepower 31 hp
Drawbar horsepower 31 hp
Engine displacement 61 cu in
Engine model a 31HP Kawasaki engine. This
Operating weight 1,340 lb

Horsepower Comparison Chart

Engine horsepower comparison

This model

31 hp

Average

117.3 hp

Low

8 hp

High

620 hp

PTO horsepower comparison

This model

31 hp

Average

103.8 hp

Low

8 hp

High

620 hp

Drawbar horsepower comparison

This model

31 hp

Average

100.5 hp

Low

7.5 hp

High

620 hp

Operating weight comparison

This model

1,340 lb

Average

9,758.8 lb

Low

340 lb

High

59,000 lb

John Deere Z960R Extra Horsepower Notes

Horsepower note Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere Z960R, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note The John Deere Z960R’s PTO output is 31 hp, about 100% of its 31 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note Use 31 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 31 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere Z960R.
Power-to-weight note The John Deere Z960R’s weight-to-power figure is about 43.2 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 The John Deere Z960R uses engine model a 31HP Kawasaki engine. This, 61 cu in displacement, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
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.