Compare/John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6530 Premium

John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6530 Premium

Verdict: John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6530 Premium

The John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 6530 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 120 hp. John Deere 6530 Premium is the lighter machine (5,080 kg vs 6,064 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6530 Premium is the newer design (2006 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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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

The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds.Reference

Variants

4250

row-crop chassisReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

75.3 kWReference

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Displacement

7.6 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dry elementReference

Compression

15.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

39.7 LReference

62.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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89.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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85.8 kWReference

Engine (max)

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95.4 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Rated Power (net)

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85.8 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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89.5 kWReference

Maximum Power (net)

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91.7 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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95.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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high-pressure common rail injectionReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Idle RPM

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845-2465Reference

Operating RPM

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1300-2300Reference

Torque

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490.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Coolant capacity

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28.0 LReference

Coolant change

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1500 hReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

John Deere AutoPowrReference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

Perma-Clutch wet discReference

PermaClutch II wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

89.5 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

53.0 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

infinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

53.0 LReference

Pressure

157.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

4 (Max)Reference

Pump flow

100.3 lpmReference

60.2 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

1000@2185Reference

Boost PTO (claimed)

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89.5 kWReference

IVT Hydraulic system

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62.1 LReference

IVT Capacity

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62.1 LReference

Optional Pump flow

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110.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIINReference

Control

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15.9Reference

Optional Control

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29.1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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6749 kgReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

246.0 LReference

207.0 LReference

Optional Fuel

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249.8 LReference

Max capacity

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9498 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

264 cmReference

Weight

6064 kgReference

5080 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

420/70R28Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Ag front

7.50-20Reference

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Ag rear

9.50-20Reference

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Length

403 cmReference

429 cmReference

Width

242 cmReference

231 cmReference

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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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

Height

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274 cmReference

Front tread

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162 to 211 cmReference

Rear tread

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162 to 202 cmReference

Shipping

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5080 kgReference

Max rear axle

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6799 kgReference

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

Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12 (optional)Reference

12Reference

6530 Premium Serial Numbers

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.