Compare/John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 6125M

John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 6125M

Verdict: John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 6125M

The John Deere 3550 and the John Deere 6125M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 125 hp. John Deere 6125M is the lighter machine (5,225 kg vs 6,509 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6125M holds more fuel (219.6 L vs 124.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6125M is the newer design (2013 vs 1988). 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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Rated power

125 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Original price

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$101,397 (2014 AutoQuad Cab 4WD )Reference

Differential lock

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limit-slip front (4WD)Reference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

51.1 LReference

219.6 LReference

Engine

93.2 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

93.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

high pressure common railReference

Compression

17.4:1Reference

16.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2100Reference

Torque

96.0 NmReference

562.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.5 LReference

52.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

22.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Engine (max)

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96.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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73.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference

Rated Power (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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96.9 kWReference

Max power

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73.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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78.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV |cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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188.2 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16.1:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

synchromeshReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

Transmission

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AutoQuad PlusReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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3 Planetary gear reductionReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

43.9 lpmReference

113.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IIINReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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76.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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85.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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51.9 LReference

Capacity

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51.9 LReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear valves

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1 to 3Reference

Mid valves

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2 or 3 (optional)Reference

SCV flow

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79.9 lpmReference

Control

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electrohydraulic load sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2833 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. IIReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1932Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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85.3 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

255 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

258 cmReference

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Weight

6509 kgReference

5225 kgReference

Front tire

16.9x24Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4x38Reference

460/85R34 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

16.9x24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4x38Reference

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Length

467 cmReference

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Width

215 cmReference

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Height

288 cmReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

155 to 198 cmReference

153 to 204 cmReference

Rear tread

143 to 220 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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258 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 380/85R24. Rear: 460/85R34 (4WD)Reference

Max weight

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8700 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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51 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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78 by 2555 mmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

28Reference

150 (optional)Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

14Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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219.5 LReference

John Deere 6125M attachments

6125M Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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26.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4911 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Drawbar category

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Cat. IIReference

Rear Axle Type

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Flange | BarReference

Rollover protective structure

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FALSEReference

Display

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Performance Monitor, Several Settings can be adjustedReference

Radio

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Radio Available ex factoryReference

Country of manufacturer

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GermanyReference

Power

Rated Power

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125 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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102 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@1,932 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open center pressure compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 valvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IIINReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electrohydraulic load sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Front axle clearance

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52 cmReference

Overall weight

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5,224.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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std - 460/85R34 (2WD) | opt - 460/85R34 (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel Type

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std - 10.00-16.(2WD) | opt - 380/85R24.(4WD)Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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60.4 to 80.4 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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TRUEReference

Cab glass area

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51.6 sq. ftReference

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.