Compare/John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6120EH

John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6120EH

Verdict: John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6120EH

The John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 6120EH are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 120 hp. John Deere 6120EH is the newer design (2021 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

120 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with shuttle lever. Range upshifts B-C and C-D, plus downshift D-C, are synchronized.Reference

Variants

4250

row-crop chassisReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

75.3 kWReference

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Displacement

7.6 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual stage dryReference

Compression

15.8:1Reference

16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

39.7 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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89.5 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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cooled exhaust-gas recirculationReference

Rated Power (gross)

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89.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Idle RPM

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900-2275Reference

Operating RPM

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1800-2200Reference

Torque

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493.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

Perma-Clutch wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

89.5 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

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Capacity

60.6 LReference

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Pressure

157.0 barReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

100.3 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

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Rear Type

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IIReference

Capacities

Fuel

246.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

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Weight

6064 kgReference

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Front tire

7.50-20Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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Ag front

7.50-20Reference

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Ag rear

9.50-20Reference

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Length

403 cmReference

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Width

242 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

268 cmReference

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Height (cab)

328 cmReference

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Operating weight

6064 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

104 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

76 cmReference

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4250 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers

1983

1000Reference

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1984

6001Reference

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1985

9001Reference

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1986

11001Reference

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1987

12501Reference

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1988

13501Reference

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1989

20001Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12 (optional)Reference

12Reference

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.