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John Deere 4850 vs John Deere 6M 200

Verdict: John Deere 4850 vs John Deere 6M 200

The John Deere 4850 and the John Deere 6M 200 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6M 200 leads on rated power with 197 hp against 193 hp. John Deere 4850 is the lighter machine (17,457 kg vs 18,739 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6M 200 is the newer design (2024 vs 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 6M 200 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4850 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 4850 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6M 200 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
193 hp
197 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
20.8-38 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Original price
$81,605 (1983 4WD )Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine
155.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
120.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
122.8 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
155.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
15:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
81.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
30.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
143.9 kWReference
Max power
122.8 kWReference
Fuel tank
325.1 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
23.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
147.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
162.0 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
147.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
162.0 kWReference
Torque
935.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
AutoPowr IVTReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
141.7 kWReference
118.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
143.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
81.8 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Capacity
81.8 LReference
Pressure
157.0 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
111.7 lpmReference
155.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
III/IIINReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
4354 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
Perma-Clutch wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
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)
5146 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
3297 kgReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
386.1 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
300 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
297 cmReference
Weight
17457 to 18720 poundsReference
8700 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
420/85R30Reference
2WD Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
Ag rear
18.4R42Reference
Length
469 cmReference
498 cmReference
Width
274 cmReference
254 cmReference
Height
299 cmReference
306 cmReference
Shipping weight
7918 kgReference
8500 kgReference
Operating weight
8491 kgReference
Ground clearance
37 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
100 by 2997 mmReference
Wheelbase
279 cmReference
Rear tire
480/80R46Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference
Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
John Deere 4850 attachments
4850 Serial Number Location
4850 Serial Numbers
1983
1000Reference
1984
5001Reference
1985
8001Reference
1986
10001Reference
1987
11001Reference
1988
12001Reference
1989
14501Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
250Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
41.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
8522 kgReference
Speeds
John Deere 6M 200 attachments
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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.

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