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John Deere 3351 vs John Deere 6403

Verdict: John Deere 3351 vs John Deere 6403

The John Deere 3351 and the John Deere 6403 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 3351 leads on rated power with 89 hp against 87 hp. John Deere 6403 is the lighter machine (7,695 kg vs 11,450 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6403 is the newer design (2002 vs 1987). In short: choose the John Deere 3351 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6403 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 3351 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6403 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
89 hp
87 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
74.0 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.8 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
74.0 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
157.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
54.3 kWReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Oil capacity
12.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.5 LReference
Max power
54.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
64.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference
Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
66.0 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (tested)
66.7 kWReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
Rear valves
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
45.8 lpmReference
Total flow
56.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Control
mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2189 kgReference
Clutch
305mm cerametalic dry discReference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
65.7 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
5579 kgReference
7695 to 8987 poundsReference
2WD Wheelbase
231 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
230 cmReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
2WD Length
412 cmReference
4WD Length
414 cmReference
Width
185 cmReference
Flanged rear axle
1671 mmReference
2WD Front tread
149 to 204 cmReference
4WD Front tread
151 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
151 to 201 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
3490 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
3687 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
3891 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping
4076 kgReference
4WD ROPS Operating
3969 kgReference
Ballasted
5223 kgReference
Steering wheel
203 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negatveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
65Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
6403 Serial Number Location
6403 Serial Numbers
2002
1339Reference
2003
1557Reference
2004
2129Reference
2005
2621Reference
2006
3762Reference
2007
5342Reference
John Deere 6403 Height
2WD Hood
173 cmReference
4WD Hood
172 cmReference
ROPS
276 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
206 cmReference
Exhaust
288 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
19.7 l/hourReference

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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