Compare/John Deere 2950 vs John Deere 6405

John Deere 2950 vs John Deere 6405

Verdict: John Deere 2950 vs John Deere 6405

The John Deere 2950 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 2950 is the lighter machine (4,581 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 holds more fuel (165.0 L vs 122.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6405 is the newer design (1998 vs 1983). 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

Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.Reference

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

Original price

$40,456 (1983 Cab 4WD )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

122.3 LReference

116.2 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

53.8 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

two paper elementsReference

dry dual elementReference

Compression

17.4:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

63.7 kWReference

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Max power

53.8 kWReference

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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

John Deere TSS CreeperReference

John Deere SyncroVantage Power ReverserReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

63.7 kWReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

power shuttleReference

Rear valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

load and depth controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift

2208 kgReference

2280 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

63.8 kWReference

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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

Engine RPM

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1000@2208Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

255 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

258 cmReference

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Weight

4581 kgReference

7695 to 8987 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6-24.8. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

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Length

389 cmReference

413 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

185 cmReference

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Height (cab)

275 cmReference

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Operating weight

4581 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

5010 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

65 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

48 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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240 cmReference

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

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

John Deere 2950 attachments

2950 Serial Numbers

1983

433508Reference

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1984

505001Reference

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1985

532000Reference

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1986

562001Reference

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1987

587950Reference

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1988

592001Reference

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Location:

Right side of main tractor frame, above 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

ROPS Charging amps

33Reference

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Cab Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Battery CCA

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830Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

20.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3977 kgReference

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Speeds

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

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.