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

John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6120R

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

The John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 6120R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 120 hp. John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (6,064 kg vs 9,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6120R is the newer design (2015 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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John Deere

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Best match

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John Deere

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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

Drawbar performanceReference

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

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Compression

15.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

39.7 LReference

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Fuel tank

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194.9 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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12.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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89.5 kWReference

Engine (max)

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96.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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67.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction and exhaust gas recirculationReference

Rated Power (gross)

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89.5 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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96.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Max power

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67.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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74.2 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

AutoPowr IVTReference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

Perma-Clutch wet discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Transmission Type

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IVTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

89.5 kWReference

70.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

276 ciReference

Pressure

157.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

100.3 lpmReference

113.6 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

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PTO (tested)

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84.4 kWReference

SCV flow

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99.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3371 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 2Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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84.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

246.0 LReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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12.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

259 cmReference

Weight

6064 kgReference

9,950 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

10.00-16Reference

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

46 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

76 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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18.4R34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

Max weight

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9950 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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2449 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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148 to 243 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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161 to 192 cmReference

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

Charging amps

90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference

240Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12 (optional)Reference

12Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

Battery AH

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154Reference

6120R Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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23.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6364 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 2Reference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Country of manufacturer

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GermanyReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 ValvesReference

Hydraulics Type

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Closed CenterReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Power

Rated Power

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120 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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94 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

Steering type

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Powe- SteeringReference

Dimensions & weight

Front axle clearance

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47 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4R34( 2 WD) | 16.9R30 ( 4 WD)Reference

Front Wheel Type

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10.00-16.(2WD) | 12.4R24. (4 WD)Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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2WD-58.5 to 96 inches | 4WD :63.6 to 75.7 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.