Compare/John Deere 6170M vs John Deere 7815

John Deere 6170M vs John Deere 7815

Verdict: John Deere 6170M vs John Deere 7815

The John Deere 6170M and the John Deere 7815 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6170M leads on rated power with 170 hp against 167 hp. John Deere 6170M is the lighter machine (7,105 kg vs 8,101 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6170M is the newer design (2013 vs 2005). In short: choose the John Deere 6170M for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7815 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

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

170 hp

167 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle. Push-button power shifting between gears, synchronized range shifting using the clutch.Reference

Original price

$130,807 (2014 AutoQuad Cab 4WD )Reference

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Differential lock

limit-slip front (4WD)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

126.8 kWReference

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Engine (max)

129.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

98.3 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

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Emission control

cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference

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Rated Power (gross)

126.8 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

129.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

high pressure common railReference

DE10 electronic rotary injectionReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

767.5 NmReference

918.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

60.0 LReference

107.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

28.2 LReference

29.2 LReference

Max power

98.3 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

107.8 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

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Emissions compliance

Interim Tier IV | cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

256.7 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

16.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Interval for engine oil change

500 hrReference

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Engine

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150.6 kWReference

Power

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150.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry with pre-cleanerReference

Idle RPM

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875-2200Reference

Oil change

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250 hReference

Transmission

AutoQuad PlusReference

John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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Wheel Drive

2WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

3 Planetary gear reductionReference

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Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

1,500Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

105.9 kWReference

124.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

116.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

59.8 LReference

107.9 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

59.8 LReference

107.9 LReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

210.0 barReference

Rear valves

1 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

2 or 3 (optional)Reference

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Pump flow

113.6 lpmReference

121.1 lpmReference

SCV flow

99.9 lpmReference

113.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

3/3NReference

Control

electrohydraulic load sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

4799 kgReference

6350 kgReference

Drawbar

Cat. IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1932Reference

1000@1950Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

113.8 kWReference

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Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Capacities

Fuel

405.0 LReference

391.7 LReference

Fuel tank

405 LReference

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Front hubs

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1.9 LReference

Front diff.

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22.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

286 cmReference

Weight

7105 kgReference

8101 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

16.9-30Reference

Rear tire

460/85R38 (2WD)Reference

20.8-42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 460/85R42 (4WD)Reference

Front: 16.9-30. Rear: 20.8-42Reference

Max weight

11300 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

51 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

91 by 2550 mmReference

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Front tread

160 to 221 cmReference

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Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 600/65R28. Rear: 710/70R38RReference

Length

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570 cmReference

Width

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280 cmReference

Height (cab)

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313 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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10900 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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51 cmReference

John Deere 6170M attachments

6170M Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

150 (optional)Reference

120Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

1,230 AReference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

32.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6527 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Drawbar category

Cat. IIReference

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Rear Axle Type

BarReference

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Display

Performance Monitor, Several Settings can be adjustedReference

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Radio

Radio Available ex factoryReference

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Country of manufacturer

GermanyReference

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Power

Rated Power

170 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

142 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,000@1,932 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed center load sensing pressure and flow compensatedReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 valvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IIINReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

electrohydraulic load sensingReference

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Dimensions & weight

Front axle clearance

52 cmReference

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Overall weight

7,105.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

std - 460/85R38 (2WD) | opt - 460/85R42 (4WD)Reference

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Front Wheel Type

std - 10.00-16.(2WD) | opt - 420/85R28 (4WD)Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

63.3 to 87.4 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab glass area

51.6 sq. ftReference

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7815 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Right-front of engineReference

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.