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John Deere 540A vs John Deere 600
Verdict: John Deere 540A vs John Deere 600
The John Deere 540A and the John Deere 600 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 540A leads on rated power with 104 hp against 103 hp. John Deere 540A is the lighter machine (5,828 kg vs 8,815 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 540A for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 600 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
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John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
104 hp
103 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 18x26 rear tires.Reference
Factories
Welland, Ontario, CanadaReference
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Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
hydraulic frontReference
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Total built
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867 dieselReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
77.6 kWReference
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Engine (net)
70.1 kWReference
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Displacement
5.4 LReference
5.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
108 x 102 mmReference
Power (net)
70.1 kWReference
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Power (gross)
77.6 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.7:1Reference
7.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Torque
325.4 NmReference
359.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
41.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Engine
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76.4 kWReference
Power
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76.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
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Transmission
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collar shiftReference
Capacities
Fuel
159.0 LReference
128.7 LReference
Front diff.
30.3 LReference
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Rear axle
17.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
full power shiftReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
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Hydraulic system
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64.3 LReference
Capacity
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64.3 LReference
Valves
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1 or 2Reference
Total flow
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90.8 lpmReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/1000Reference
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
262 cmReference
246 cmReference
Weight
5828 kgReference
8815 to 9480 poundsReference
Front tire
18.4-26Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-26Reference
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Industrial front
28.1-26Reference
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Industrial rear
28.1-26Reference
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Height (ROPS)
289 cmReference
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Operating weight
5828 kgReference
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Ag front
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9.00-15Reference
Ag rear
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18x26Reference
Length
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379 cmReference
Width
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238 cmReference
Height (hood)
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170 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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226 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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33 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Variants
4020
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farm tractorReference
600 Serial Numbers
1964
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65000Reference
1965
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91000Reference
1966
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119000Reference
1967
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145660Reference
1968
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173982Reference
1969
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201000Reference
1970
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222143Reference
Location:
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John Deere 600 serial number plate at the rear of the tractor's transmission case.Reference
Speeds
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.


