HP

[regenwether]

When looking at tractor's what is more important Engine or PTO hp??

 

[John SD]

I'd say PTO hp because it allows apples to apples comparison between different makes and models while accounting for losses through the drivetrain/hydraulics.

My Kubota M126GX is 126 engine hp. 108 pto.

 

[denvermartinfarms]

Pto is the important one, it's always the lower number.

 

[cowgirl_jenna]

The engine horsepower rating is the most optimistic, and unrealistic figure. Basically the output at maximum rated RPM of the bare engine on a test stand. No loads from gear friction, hydraulic pumps, A/C compressor. Have to compare HP ratings apples to apples, best by pto. Although, if you have the big articulate bareback tractors have no pto, so I believe they will only post engine.
Jenna

 

[bigbull338]

both are important.as the engine tells you how big of implement you can pull.an pto tells you how big of a pto equipment you can pull.

 

[jltrent]

Go with PTO.