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John Deere 6030 vs John Deere 7520
Verdict: John Deere 6030 vs John Deere 7520
The John Deere 6030 and the John Deere 7520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 176 hp. John Deere 6030 is the lighter machine (8,246 kg vs 16,790 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
176 hp
176 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Eight-speed Deere Synchro-Range transmission with added high and low gears.Reference
Total built
45 naturalReference
4,661Reference
Differential lock
hydraulic-actuatedReference
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Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
110.9 kWReference
119.7 kWReference
Displacement
8.7 LReference
8.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 127 mmReference
121 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
aspirator and dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
15.4:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
71.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
131.2 kWReference
131.1 kWReference
Max power
110.9 kWReference
119.7 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6-cylinder | 6-cylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 | 2,200Reference
2,100 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
4.75x5.00 inchesReference
4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
15.4:1 | 16.5:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooled inline | 40 qtsReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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119.3 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Operating RPM
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1500-2100Reference
Intake valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.711 mmReference
Engine torque at rated speed
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205.9 kgReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Syncro-RangeReference
Syncro-Range Hi-LoReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
electro-hydraulicReference
forward and reverse options
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
partial power shift 16F and 16R| AutoQuad 24F and 24RReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
105.1 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
131.2 kWReference
131.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
71.9 LReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
71.9 LReference
Valves
2Reference
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Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
79.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
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Rear lift
2680 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2051Reference
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Pressure
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155.1 barReference
Capacities
Fuel
276.3 LReference
590.5 LReference
Fuel tank
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249.8 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
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22.2 qtsReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
264 cmReference
304 cmReference
Weight
8246 kgReference
16790 to 22320 poundsReference
Front tire
9.50-20Reference
18.4-34Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
9.50-20Reference
23.1-30Reference
Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
23.1-30Reference
Length
437 cmReference
558 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
209 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
249 cmReference
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Operating weight
8246 kgReference
10124 kgReference
Width
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243 cmReference
Height (cab)
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332 cmReference
Shipping weight
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7615 kgReference
6030 Serial Number Location
6030 Serial Numbers
1972
33000Reference
1000Reference
1973
33550Reference
1615Reference
1974
34586Reference
3054Reference
1975
35400Reference
4999Reference
1976
36014Reference
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1977
36577Reference
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Final
37041Reference
5705Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
78Reference
72Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Battery options
2 | 2Reference
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Charging volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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204Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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850 AReference
Test results
Fuel use
41.6 l/hourReference
44.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
6941 kgReference
10213 kgReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Country of manufacturer
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USAReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540/1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
closed-center PFCReference
Remote Valves
2Reference
4Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IIReference
Category II/IIINReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,250 psiReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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3,946.3 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
209.3 cmReference
289.8 cmReference
Overall Length
437.6 cmReference
516.4 cmReference
Overall Width
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243.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance
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52.1 cmReference
Rear Axle Width
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166.4 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
20.8-38 inchReference
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Front Wheel tread range
9.50-20Reference
59.5 to 87.5 inches (2WD) | 59.4 to 83.4 inches (4WD)Reference
Rear Wheel Type
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18.4R38Reference
Front Wheel Type
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14.9R28Reference
7520 Serial Number Location
7520 Serial Numbers
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Integral hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Steering type
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hydrostatic powerReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
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.