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John Deere 5125ML vs John Deere 6M 125

Verdict: John Deere 5125ML vs John Deere 6M 125

The John Deere 5125ML and the John Deere 6M 125 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 123 hp. John Deere 5125ML is the lighter machine (3,964 kg vs 13,007 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6M 125 holds more fuel (174.9 L vs 143.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6M 125 is the newer design (2024 vs 2018). 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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Fit & specs
John Deere 5125ML Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6M 125 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
123 hp
123 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Drawbar performanceReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
143.8 LReference
174.9 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
12.1 LReference
18.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
91.9 kWReference
92.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
72.3 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Rated Power (gross)
91.9 kWReference
92.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
72.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
84.6 kWReference
Engine (max)
101.0 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Maximum Power (gross)
101.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
Torque
584.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Power 8Reference
AutoPowr IVTReference
Gears
32 forward and 16 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
85.8 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
88.5 kWReference
Type
four-speed power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Rear valves
3Reference
0 to 3Reference
Mid valves
0 to 2Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
117.3 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
SCV flow
99.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIIN/IIReference
Rear lift
3568 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2103Reference
1000@1969Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
86.1 kWReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3597 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
3297 kgReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
234 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
3964 kgReference
6250 kgReference
Width
131 cmReference
245 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
226 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
172 cmReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4R-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 380/85R24. Rear: 460/85R34Reference
Length
429 cmReference
Height
279 cmReference
Shipping weight
5899 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
250Reference
Test results
Fuel use
25.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3740 kgReference
John Deere 6M 125 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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