Compare/John Deere 6030 vs John Deere 6M 180

John Deere 6030 vs John Deere 6M 180

Verdict: John Deere 6030 vs John Deere 6M 180

The John Deere 6030 and the John Deere 6M 180 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6M 180 leads on rated power with 177 hp against 176 hp. John Deere 6030 is the lighter machine (8,246 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 180 is the newer design (2024 vs 1972). In short: choose the John Deere 6M 180 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6030 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

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Rated power

176 hp

177 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Total built

45 naturalReference

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Differential lock

hydraulic-actuatedReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

110.9 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 127 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

37.9 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

131.2 kWReference

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Max power

110.9 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6-cylinder | 6-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 | 2,200Reference

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Bore and stroke

4.75x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

15.4:1 | 16.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inline | 40 qtsReference

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Fuel tank

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325.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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23.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

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132.0 kWReference

Engine (max)

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146.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

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132.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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146.0 kWReference

Torque

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842.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

AutoPowr IVTReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

105.1 kWReference

104.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

131.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

83.3 lpmReference

155.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

III/IIINReference

Rear lift

2680 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2051Reference

1000@1969Reference

Rear valves

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0 to 3Reference

Mid valves

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2 to 4Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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5146 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift

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3297 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

276.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

264 cmReference

279 cmReference

Weight

8246 kgReference

8700 kgReference

Front tire

9.50-20Reference

420/85R30Reference

Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

480/80R46Reference

Ag front

9.50-20Reference

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Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

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Length

437 cmReference

498 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

209 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

249 cmReference

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Operating weight

8246 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

Width

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254 cmReference

Height

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306 cmReference

Shipping weight

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8500 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

6030 Serial Number Location

6030 Serial Numbers

1972

33000Reference

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1973

33550Reference

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1974

34586Reference

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1975

35400Reference

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1976

36014Reference

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1977

36577Reference

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Final

37041Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

78Reference

250Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery options

2 | 2Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

41.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6941 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed centerReference

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Remote Valves

2Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

209.3 cmReference

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Overall Length

437.6 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

20.8-38 inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

9.50-20Reference

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John Deere 6M 180 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.