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John Deere 2130 vs John Deere 6300

Verdict: John Deere 2130 vs John Deere 6300

The John Deere 2130 and the John Deere 6300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2130 leads on rated power with 79 hp against 78 hp. John Deere 2130 is the lighter machine (2,712 kg vs 7,497 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6300 holds more fuel (109.8 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6300 is the newer design (1992 vs 1973). In short: choose the John Deere 2130 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6300 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 2130 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6300 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
79 hp
78 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 16.9-34 rear tires.Reference
Creeper range provides an additional 12 speeds to the PowrQuad transmission.Reference
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WDReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
90.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
59.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
55.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
55.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
59.0 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
650-2660Reference
1840-2300Reference
Operating RPM
1400-2500Reference
Torque
246.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
11.5 LReference
17.5 LReference
ROPS Fuel tank
109.8 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
165.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
46.6 kWReference
Max power
45.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
56.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
28 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
triple 9-inch wet disc PermaClutch 2Reference
Oil capacity
36.0 LReference
12.1 LReference
Transmission
Hi-LoReference
John Deere PowrQuad CreeperReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
45.0 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
partially synchronizedReference
Pressure
155.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
46.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensingReference
lower link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
2522 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
PTO (tested)
59.5 kWReference
Valves
1 to 5Reference
Total flow
94.6 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2222 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
57.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
217 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
2712 kgReference
7497 to 9295 poundsReference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
18.4-30 (2WD)Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
Length
354 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
Height
260 cmReference
Front tread
135 to 186 cmReference
Rear tread
154 to 244 cmReference
152 to 268 cmReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-46 (High-Clearance)Reference
Clearance (front axle)
67 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
75 cmReference
2WD Front tread
148 to 248 cmReference
4WD Front tread
151 to 201 cmReference
Shipping
3860 kgReference
Operating
4216 kgReference
2130 Serial Number Location
2130 Serial Numbers
1973
------Reference
1974
140000Reference
1975
155483Reference
1976
190675Reference
1977
230487Reference
1978
274909Reference
1979
309934Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
28Reference
Charging volts
14Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
55Reference
Speeds
Variants
6300
utility tractorReference
6300L
low-profileReference
John Deere 6300 attachments
6300 Serial Number Location
6300 Serial Numbers
1993
100000Reference
1994
117697Reference
1995
135565Reference
1996
153567Reference
1997
177240Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
17.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
3846 kgReference

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.

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