Compare/John Deere 2541 vs John Deere 6405

John Deere 2541 vs John Deere 6405

Verdict: John Deere 2541 vs John Deere 6405

The John Deere 2541 and the John Deere 6405 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 7,695 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6405 is the newer design (1998 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

85 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Power shuttle allows direction changes without using the clutch.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

63.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

63.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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116.2 LReference

Air cleaner

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dry dual elementReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Idle RPM

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875-2510Reference

Operating RPM

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1000-2300Reference

Torque

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432.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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51.9 LReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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11.0 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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13.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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John Deere SyncroVantage Power ReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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63.4 kWReference

Type

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power shuttleReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Total flow

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66.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift

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2280 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2208Reference

Dimensions

Weight

2993 kgReference

7695 to 8987 poundsReference

Shipping weight

2993 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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240 cmReference

Front tire

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10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-34 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-46 (High Clearance)Reference

Length

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413 cmReference

Rear tread

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151/161/171/181/191 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3490 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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3687 kgReference

2WD cab Shipping

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3891 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

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4076 kgReference

2WD Max Drawbar

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1399 kgReference

4WD Max Drawbar

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800 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5599 kgReference

Steering wheel

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182 cmReference

2541 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the 2541 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Battery CCA

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830Reference

Variants

6405

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Advantage seriesReference

6410

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TEN seriesReference

6405 Serial Numbers

1998

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206000Reference

1999

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233700Reference

2000

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260600Reference

2001

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322099Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

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6999 kgReference

John Deere 6405 Height

ROPS

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280 cmReference

Exhaust

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246 cmReference

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.