Compare/John Deere 4250 vs John Deere 6530

John Deere 4250 vs John Deere 6530

Verdict: John Deere 4250 vs John Deere 6530

The John Deere 4250 and the John Deere 6530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4250 leads on rated power with 121 hp against 120 hp. John Deere 6530 is the lighter machine (5,166 kg vs 11,755 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6530 is the newer design (2006 vs 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 4250 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6530 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

121 hp

120 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are slightly higher than forward speeds. Optional creeper provides an additional 12 speeds in ranges A-C, from 0.16 kph to 1.12 kph. PowrQuad Plus provides push-button gear shifting on the range-shift lever.Reference

Original price

$63,597 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

hydraulic rearReference

rear electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Variants

4250 Hi-Crop

high clearanceReference

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Engine

107.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

75.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

79.3 kWReference

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Displacement

7.6 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

107.4 kWReference

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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

51.1 LReference

50.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

89.6 kWReference

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Max power

79.3 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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89.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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85.8 kWReference

Engine (max)

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94.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

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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90.2 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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94.0 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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850-2460Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2300Reference

Torque

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485.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

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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3000 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 PowrQuad PlusReference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

89.5 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

90.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

50.0 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

50.0 LReference

Pressure

157.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

100.3 lpmReference

81.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIN/IIReference

II/IIINReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensingReference

Rear lift

2853 kgReference

6014 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

Perma-Clutch wet discReference

dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutchReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

1000@2185Reference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

246.0 LReference

249.8 LReference

Max capacity

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8500 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

271 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

267 cmReference

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Weight

11755 to 13855 poundsReference

5166 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

420/70R28Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Ag rear

20.8R38Reference

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Length

416 cmReference

472 cmReference

Width

287 cmReference

231 cmReference

Height (cab)

295 cmReference

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Shipping weight

5332 kgReference

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Operating weight

6284 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Rack-and-pinion rear axle

85 by 2870 mmReference

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Wheelbase

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264 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

Height

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283 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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5166 kgReference

Max rear axle

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6500 kgReference

John Deere 4250 attachments

4250 Serial Number Location

4250 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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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference

90Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Optional Charging amps

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154Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

28.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

5708 kgReference

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Speeds

6530 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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.