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John Deere 6165J vs John Deere 7020

Verdict: John Deere 6165J vs John Deere 7020

The John Deere 6165J and the John Deere 7020 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7020 leads on rated power with 146 hp against 143 hp. John Deere 7020 is the lighter machine (8,389 kg vs 15,190 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6165J is the newer design (2010 vs 1971). In short: choose the John Deere 7020 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6165J 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
John Deere 6165J Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 7020 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
143 hp
146 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 20.8-38 R1 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward.Reference
Eight-speed Deere Synchro-Range transmission with added high and low gears.Reference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Total built
2,586Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
300.0 LReference
Engine
123.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
108 x 121 mmReference
Power
123.0 kWReference
Fuel system
rotary injection pumpReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
716.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
95.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with pre-cleanerReference
Compression
15.7:1Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
83.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
30.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
109.0 kWReference
Max power
95.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuadReference
Syncro-Range Hi-LoReference
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
106.6 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
partially synchronizedReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Valves
2 to 3Reference
3 (late)Reference
Pump flow
110.0 lpmReference
98.4 lpmReference
SCV flow
105.0 lpmReference
Oil type
JD Hy-GardReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
Control
electronic lower linkReference
Rear lift (at ends)
6001 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5801 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
PTO (tested)
109.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
83.3 LReference
Capacity
83.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
273 cmReference
304 cmReference
Weight
15190 to 16290 poundsReference
8389 kgReference
Front tire
16.9-28Reference
18.4-34SReference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4-34SReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 16.9-28. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference
Length
542 cmReference
Height
293 cmReference
Ground clearance
52 cmReference
Rear axle
92 by 2776 mmReference
Front tread
142 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
158 to 321 cmReference
ROPS
6890 kgReference
Cab
7389 kgReference
Ballasted
9398 kgReference
Ag front
18.4-34SReference
Ag rear
18.4-34SReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Delco alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
150Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
590.5 LReference
7020 Serial Number Location
7020 Serial Numbers
1971
773R001000Reference
1972
773R002007Reference
1973
773R002548Reference
1974
773R003122Reference
1975
773R003542Reference
Final
773R003708Reference
Test results
Fuel use
37.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
8494 kgReference

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.

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