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John Deere 2541 vs John Deere 6400L
Verdict: John Deere 2541 vs John Deere 6400L
The John Deere 2541 and the John Deere 6400L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. John Deere 2541 is the lighter machine (2,993 kg vs 7,607 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6400L is the newer design (1992 vs 1982). 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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John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
85 hp
85 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges, with reverser.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Engine
63.0 kWReference
73.8 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
63.0 kWReference
73.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Compression
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17.8:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter power
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3.1 kWReference
Oil capacity
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48.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
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11.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
28 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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John Deere PowrQuad CreeperReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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63.4 kWReference
Type
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partial power shiftReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Valves
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2Reference
Total flow
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96.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Rear lift
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2683 kgReference
Dimensions
Weight
2993 kgReference
7607 to 8379 poundsReference
Shipping weight
2993 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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240 cmReference
Front tire
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27/9.5-15Reference
Rear tire
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18.4-26Reference
Ag front
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10.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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18.4-26Reference
Length
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414 cmReference
Width
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211 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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173 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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233 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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174 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight
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3450 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
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3800 kgReference
Ground clearance
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37 cmReference
2541 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the 2541 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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55Reference
Battery CCA
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780Reference
Battery AH
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154Reference
Variants
6400
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utility tractorReference
6400L
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low-profileReference
Capacities
Fuel
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113.6 LReference
Front axle
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6.4 LReference
Front hubs
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3.4 LReference
John Deere 6400L attachments
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.


