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John Deere 6120EH vs John Deere 6530 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 6120EH vs John Deere 6530 Premium
The John Deere 6120EH and the John Deere 6530 Premium 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
The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds.Reference
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
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
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
845-2465Reference
Operating RPM
1800-2200Reference
1300-2300Reference
Torque
493.6 NmReference
490.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1500Reference
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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95.4 kWReference
Rated Power (net)
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85.8 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
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91.7 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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95.4 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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62.0 LReference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Coolant capacity
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28.0 LReference
Coolant change
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1500 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 AutoPowrReference
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
76.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIINReference
Boost PTO (claimed)
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89.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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53.0 LReference
IVT Hydraulic system
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62.1 LReference
Type
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infinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference
Capacity
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53.0 LReference
IVT Capacity
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62.1 LReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Valves
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4 (Max)Reference
Pump flow
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60.2 lpmReference
Optional Pump flow
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110.1 lpmReference
Control
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15.9Reference
Optional Control
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29.1Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
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6749 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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PermaClutch II wet discReference
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
Capacities
Fuel
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207.0 LReference
Optional Fuel
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249.8 LReference
Max capacity
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9498 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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264 cmReference
Weight
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5080 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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429 cmReference
Width
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231 cmReference
Height
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274 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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5080 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6799 kgReference
6530 Premium 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.