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John Deere 6120EH vs John Deere 6430
Verdict: John Deere 6120EH vs John Deere 6430
The John Deere 6120EH and the John Deere 6430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 120 hp. John Deere 6120EH is the newer design (2021 vs 2007). 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
120 hp
120 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with shuttle lever. Range upshifts B-C and C-D, plus downshift D-C, are synchronized.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-E) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting.Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
89.5 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IIIReference
Emission control
cooled exhaust-gas recirculationReference
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Rated Power (gross)
89.5 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common railReference
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Air cleaner
dual stage dryReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
900-2275Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1800-2200Reference
1500-2300Reference
Torque
493.6 NmReference
482.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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66.0 kWReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
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50.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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29.1 LReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Max power
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66.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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76.4 kWReference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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4 cylinderReference
Emissions compliance
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Tier IIIReference
Engine torque at rated speed
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156 kgReference
Bore and stroke
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4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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19:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
PowrReverserReference
John Deere PowrQuadReference
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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wet discReference
Transmission Type
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Power ShuttleReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
76.1 kWReference
73.8 kWReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IIIReference
PTO (tested)
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82.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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51.9 LReference
Type
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partial power shiftReference
Capacity
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51.9 LReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Valves
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1 to 3Reference
Total flow
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109.8 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2018 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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78.6 kWReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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115Reference
Variants
6430 Premium
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premium cab and upgraded featuresReference
Capacities
Fuel
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181.7 LReference
Fuel tank
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181.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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240 cmReference
Weight
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4536 kgReference
Ground clearance
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46 cmReference
6430 Serial Number Location
Test results
Fuel use
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25.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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4592 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
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John DeereReference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
Country of manufacturer
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GermanyReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
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8 valveReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
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29 gpmReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
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1 to 3Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category II/IIIReference
PTO
PTO Power
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99 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
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hydrostatic powerReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall weight
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4,535.9 kgReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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optionalReference
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.