Compare/John Deere 1650 vs John Deere 6120

John Deere 1650 vs John Deere 6120

Verdict: John Deere 1650 vs John Deere 6120

The John Deere 1650 and the John Deere 6120 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 67 hp. John Deere 6120 is the lighter machine (4,241 kg vs 4,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6120 holds more fuel (113.9 L vs 79.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6120 is the newer design (2002 vs 1984). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

67 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or gear.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch.Reference

Original price

$22,809 (1983 4WD )Reference

$36,000 (2007)Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanicalReference

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Steering

power assistReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

113.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

50.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

38.1 kWReference

39.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power (gross)

50.0 kWReference

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Fuel use

12.1 l/hourReference

16.7 l/hourReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dryReference

Compression

18:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

Idle RPM

800-2475Reference

845-2465Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.5 LReference

13.6 LReference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

50.0 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

500 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

46.4 kWReference

49.9 kWReference

Max power

38.1 kWReference

39.9 kWReference

Engine

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59.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power

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59.7 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1000-2300Reference

Torque

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347.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

Transmission

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John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference

Oil type

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JD HyGardReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.4 kWReference

53.9 kWReference

Type

gearReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

38.6 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

center link sensing with position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1223 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2250Reference

1000@2185Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

46.8 kWReference

51.7 kWReference

Rear lift

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2152 kgReference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

4630 to 5350 poundsReference

4241 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

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Length

371 cmReference

413 cmReference

2WD Width

182 cmReference

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4WD Width

184 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 194 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

139 to 202 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 210 cmReference

160 to 241 cmReference

Shipping

2399 kgReference

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Operating

2426 kgReference

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Ballasted

3531 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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240 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)Reference

Min Width

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156 cmReference

Height

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249 cmReference

Operating weight

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4241 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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49 cmReference

Front tread

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151 to 201 cmReference

John Deere 1650 attachments

1650 Serial Numbers

1984

1021Reference

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1985

2401Reference

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1986

3001Reference

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1987

3501Reference

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1988

3579Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case.Reference

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's main frame.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

25Reference

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Battery CCA

485Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

John Deere 1650 Height

2WD Hood

149 cmReference

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4WD Hood

152 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

225 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

226 cmReference

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Test results

Max pull

2981 kgReference

3354 kgReference

Variants

6120

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utility chassisReference

6120L

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low-profile chassisReference

6120 Serial Numbers

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.