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  • Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Utility
  • No lab test on file
  • 1993–1996

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John Deere 2700 (A) specs: hp, weight, years

ZETOR 1201 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 83.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

83.9 hp

62.6 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
8,344 lb
3-point lift
9,744 lb
Hyd. flow
12.3 gpm
Top speed
18.6–21.7 mph

John Deere 2700 (A) specs: key facts

  • The John Deere 2700 (A) was built from 1993 to 1996.

  • The John Deere 2700 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 62.6 kW (83.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The John Deere 2700 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The John Deere 2700 (A) has a ZETOR 1201 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel unit.

  • The John Deere 2700 (A) weighs 3,785 kg (8,344 lb) unladen.

  • The John Deere 2700 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the John Deere 2700 (A) lifts 4,420 kg (9,744 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 2700 (A) delivers 46.7 L/min (12.3 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700”

Illustration of the 1993–1996 John Deere 2700 (A), a 84 hp farm tractor, four-wheel-drive version, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph · four-wheel-drive version

How much horsepower does a 2700 (A) have?

The only figure for the 2700 (A) is 83.9 hp (62.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
83.9 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700”

What engine is in a 2700 (A)?

A 2700 (A) has a ZETOR 1201, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel engine.

Engine — 2700 (A) engine specifications
Make & modelZETOR 1201
Cylinders4, liquid-cooled
Displacement253.6 ci · 4.16 L
Max torque219 lb·ft · 297 N·m @ 1,451 rpm
Injectiondirect injection
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700”

How much will a 2700 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 2700 (A) lifts 9,744 lb (4,420 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.

Hydraulics & PTO — 2700 (A) hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow12.3 gpm · 46.7 L/min
Pressure2,350 psi · 162 bar
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Lift at ends9,744 lb · 4,420 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,913 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700”

What transmission does a 2700 (A) have?

Transmission specifications for the 2700 (A) are below.

Transmission — 2700 (A) transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated dry ZETOR single-disc clutch
BrakesPedal-operated, hydraulically wet ZETOR multi-disc brake with five discs per side
Top speed18.6–21.7 mph · 30–35 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700”

How much does a 2700 (A) weigh?

A 2700 (A) weighs 8,344 lb (3,785 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 2700 (A) weights and dimensions
Unladen weight8,344 lb · 3,785 kgtwo-wheel-drive version
Maximum permissible mass16,535 lb · 7,500 kg
Wheelbase93.5 in · 2,375 mmtwo-wheel-drive version
Length165.0 in · 4,190 mm
Width76.8–88.6 in · 1,950–2,250 mm
Height103.9 in · 2,640 mmtwo-wheel-drive version
Ground clearance12.8 in · 325 mmtwo-wheel-drive version
Front track55.3–70.1 in · 1,405–1,780 mmtwo-wheel-drive version
Rear track59.3–71.1 in · 1,505–1,805 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700”

What oil does a 2700 (A) take, and how much?

A 2700 (A) engine takes 10.6 qt (10.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

2700 (A) fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic42.3 qt · 40.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle3.3 qt · 3.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 2700 (A)?

Within 10% of its 83.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the John Deere 2700 (A)

Is a 2700 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The John Deere 2700 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a 2700 (A) have?

A 2700 (A) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2700”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 2700 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106271 · revision 874704. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document