This tractor’s permanent-magnet DC motor is rated for continuous use—that is, working indefinitely without overheating. The ME1004 is rated at 8 kW, which converts to about 11 hp, which is also the original 400 cc gasoline engine’s rating. Add that the gas engine delivers its power over a narrow rpm band, compared to the broader rpm power delivery of the electric motor, and there will be adequate horsepower for the task.
