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John Deere 6120EH vs John Deere 6530
Verdict: John Deere 6120EH vs John Deere 6530
The John Deere 6120EH and the John Deere 6530 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 2006). 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-F) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are slightly higher than forward speeds. Optional creeper provides an additional 12 speeds in ranges A-C, from 0.16 kph to 1.12 kph. PowrQuad Plus provides push-button gear shifting on the range-shift lever.Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Differential lock
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rear electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
89.5 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
6.8 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
high-pressure common rail injectionReference
Air cleaner
dual stage dryReference
dry elementReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
900-2275Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1800-2200Reference
1600-2300Reference
Torque
493.6 NmReference
485.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (net)
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85.8 kWReference
Engine (max)
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94.0 kWReference
Rated Power (net)
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85.8 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
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90.2 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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94.0 kWReference
Cooling system
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viscous fanReference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
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50.0 LReference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Coolant capacity
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28.0 LReference
Coolant change
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3000 hReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
PowrReverserReference
John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
76.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IIINReference
Hydraulic system
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50.0 LReference
Type
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partial power shiftReference
Capacity
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50.0 LReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Pump flow
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81.0 lpmReference
Control
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load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensingReference
Rear lift
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6014 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutchReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/540E/1000Reference
Engine RPM
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1000@2185Reference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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90Reference
Optional Charging amps
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154Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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249.8 LReference
Max capacity
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8500 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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264 cmReference
Weight
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5166 kgReference
Front tire
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420/70R28Reference
Rear tire
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18.4R38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference
Length
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472 cmReference
Width
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231 cmReference
Height
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283 cmReference
Front tread
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162 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread
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162 to 202 cmReference
Shipping
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5166 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6500 kgReference
6530 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
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.