Compare/John Deere 4055 vs John Deere 6125M

John Deere 4055 vs John Deere 6125M

Verdict: John Deere 4055 vs John Deere 6125M

The John Deere 4055 and the John Deere 6125M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4055 leads on rated power with 126 hp against 125 hp. John Deere 6125M is the lighter machine (5,225 kg vs 12,130 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6125M is the newer design (2013 vs 1988). In short: choose the John Deere 4055 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6125M if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

126 hp

125 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

—

Original price

—

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

Differential lock

—

limit-slip front (4WD)Reference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (net)

94.0 kWReference

—

Drawbar (tested)

74.6 kWReference

73.3 kWReference

Displacement

7.6 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

94.0 kWReference

—

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

high pressure common railReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

—

Compression

16:1Reference

16.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Idle RPM

800-2400Reference

—

Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

—

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

25.6 LReference

22.1 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

—

Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

—

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

52.1 LReference

Max power

74.6 kWReference

73.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

81.1 kWReference

78.4 kWReference

Engine (gross)

—

93.2 kWReference

Engine (max)

—

96.9 kWReference

Emissions

—

Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

—

cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference

Rated Power (gross)

—

93.2 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

—

96.9 kWReference

Torque

—

562.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

—

1600Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Fuel Type

—

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

—

4 cylinderReference

Emissions compliance

—

Interim Tier IV |cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference

Engine torque at rated speed

—

188.2 kgReference

Bore and stroke

—

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

—

16.1:1Reference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

AutoQuad PlusReference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity

51.0 LReference

—

4WD Oil capacity

60.0 LReference

—

Transmission Type

—

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

—

3 Planetary gear reductionReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

79.0 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

85.1 kWReference

85.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

65.1 LReference

51.9 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

65.1 LReference

51.9 LReference

Pressure

174.4 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

—

Pump flow

100.3 lpmReference

113.6 lpmReference

SCV flow

78.0 lpmReference

79.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IIINReference

Rear lift

3302 kgReference

—

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear valves

—

1 to 3Reference

Mid valves

—

2 or 3 (optional)Reference

Control

—

electrohydraulic load sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

—

2833 kgReference

Drawbar

—

Cat. IIReference

Engine RPM

—

1000@1932Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

—

85.3 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

246.0 LReference

219.5 LReference

Fuel tank

—

219.6 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

271 cmReference

—

4WD Wheelbase

267 cmReference

—

Weight

12130 to 13955 poundsReference

5225 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

—

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

—

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

—

Length

402 cmReference

—

Width

243 cmReference

—

Height (steering wheel)

235 cmReference

—

Height (cab)

295 cmReference

—

Operating weight

6329 kgReference

—

Rack-and-pinion rear axle

85 by 2870 mmReference

—

Wheelbase

—

258 cmReference

Rear tire

—

460/85R34 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

—

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

Max weight

—

8700 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

—

51 cmReference

Bar rear axle

—

78 by 2555 mmReference

Front tread

—

153 to 204 cmReference

John Deere 4055 attachments

4055 Serial Number Location

4055 Serial Numbers

1989

1001Reference

—

1990

2501Reference

—

1991

5001Reference

—

1992

10001Reference

—

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120Reference

150 (optional)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

—

Battery CCA

925Reference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

—

14Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

25.7 l/hourReference

26.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

6068 kgReference

4911 kgReference

Speeds

John Deere 6125M attachments

6125M Serial Number Location

General

Make & Model

—

John DeereReference

Drawbar category

—

Cat. IIReference

Rear Axle Type

—

Flange | BarReference

Rollover protective structure

—

FALSEReference

Display

—

Performance Monitor, Several Settings can be adjustedReference

Radio

—

Radio Available ex factoryReference

Country of manufacturer

—

GermanyReference

Power

Rated Power

—

125 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

—

102 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

1,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

—

1,000@1,932 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

—

open center pressure compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

—

2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

—

1 to 3 valvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category II/IIINReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

electrohydraulic load sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Front axle clearance

—

52 cmReference

Overall weight

—

5,224.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

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

Front Wheel Type

—

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

Front Wheel tread range

—

60.4 to 80.4 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

—

TRUEReference

Cab glass area

—

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.