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John Deere 4450 vs John Deere 6M 140

Verdict: John Deere 4450 vs John Deere 6M 140

The John Deere 4450 and the John Deere 6M 140 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4450 leads on rated power with 140 hp against 138 hp. John Deere 4450 is the lighter machine (12,745 kg vs 13,669 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6M 140 is the newer design (2024 vs 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 4450 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6M 140 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 4450 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6M 140 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
140 hp
138 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Original price
$67,009 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine
118.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
90.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
89.6 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
118.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
15.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
25.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
104.6 kWReference
Max power
89.6 kWReference
Fuel tank
205.1 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
13.6 LReference
Engine (gross)
103.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
113.0 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
103.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
113.0 kWReference
Torque
654.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
AutoPowr IVTReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
2WD Oil capacity
39.7 LReference
4WD Oil capacity
51.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
82.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
104.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
Pressure
157.0 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
100.3 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIN/IIReference
IIIN/IIReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
3364 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
Perma-Clutch wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
1000@1969Reference
Rear valves
0 to 3Reference
Mid valves
2 to 4Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
4096 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
3297 kgReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
246.0 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
271 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
267 cmReference
Weight
12745 to 15400 poundsReference
6300 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4R-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Front: 380/85R24. Rear: 460/85R34Reference
Ag rear
18.4R42Reference
2WD Length
391 cmReference
4WD Length
416 cmReference
Width
302 cmReference
245 cmReference
Height
295 cmReference
284 cmReference
Shipping weight
5781 kgReference
6200 kgReference
Operating weight
6985 kgReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
91 by 2870 mmReference
Wheelbase
258 cmReference
Length
447 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
John Deere 4450 attachments
4450 Serial Number Location
4450 Serial Numbers
1983
1000Reference
1984
11001Reference
1985
18001Reference
1986
22001Reference
1987
24001Reference
1988
26001Reference
1989
31001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
250Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
31.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
6835 kgReference
Speeds
John Deere 6M 140 attachments

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