Compare/John Deere 6210R vs John Deere 8120T

John Deere 6210R vs John Deere 8120T

Verdict: John Deere 6210R vs John Deere 8120T

The John Deere 6210R and the John Deere 8120T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6210R leads on rated power with 210 hp against 208 hp. John Deere 8120T is the lighter machine (11,770 kg vs 17,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6210R is the newer design (2012 vs 2002). In short: choose the John Deere 6210R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8120T 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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Rated power

210 hp

208 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 18.4R46 rear tires. 40 KPH transmission is electronically limited in E4 and E4 to 40 KPH (26.1 MPH).Reference

Fourth reverse at 1600 RPM.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rear lock with wet disc clutchReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

electro-hydraulic powerReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

405.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

156.6 kWReference

155.1 kWReference

Engine (max)

172.3 kWReference

171.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

127.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

8.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

116 x 129 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier 4Reference

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Emission control

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

156.6 kWReference

155.1 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

172.3 kWReference

171.5 kWReference

Fuel system

high pressure common railReference

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Air cleaner

dual stage dryReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

850-2250Reference

900-2300Reference

Operating RPM

1300-2100Reference

1500-2200Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

105.1 LReference

246.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

28.2 LReference

34.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.483 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.533 mmReference

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Max power

127.0 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

133.6 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Interim Tier 4 | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

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Engine torque at rated speed

328.9 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

17.1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (net)

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149.1 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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149.1 kWReference

Maximum Power (net)

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164.1 kWReference

Oil change

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250 hReference

Transmission

DirectDriveReference

John Deere PowerShiftReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil type

hydraulic wet discReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission Type

Power QuadReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

130.5 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

153.0 kWReference

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Type

eight-speed power shiftReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

5Reference

Pump flow

155.2 lpmReference

113.6 lpmReference

SCV flow

99.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

3Reference

III/IIINReference

Control

electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

9548 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5539 kgReference

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Drawbar

Category 3 with 3,525 to 6,170 pound load ratingReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000/1000E (1.75)Reference

1000 (1-3/4)Reference

Engine RPM

1000E@1775Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

148.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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246.0 LReference

Total flow

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160.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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6885 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

304 cmReference

Weight

17200 to 18180 poundsReference

11770 kgReference

Front tire

420/90R30Reference

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Rear tire

480/80R46Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

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Length

504 cmReference

557 cmReference

Width

255 cmReference

381 cmReference

Height

315 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

51 cmReference

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Front axle

Triple-Link SuspensionReference

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Rear axle

100 by 2550 mmReference

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Optional rear axle

100 by 3009 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Operating

8246 kgReference

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Ballasted

10689 kgReference

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Height (cab)

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312 cmReference

Shipping weight

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11770 kgReference

Max weight

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14288 kgReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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55 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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44 cmReference

John Deere 6210R attachments

6210R Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200 (optional)Reference

150Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Max capacity

13000 kgReference

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Capacity

415 ciReference

246.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

24.8 qtsReference

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Fuel

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492.1 LReference

Test results

Fuel use

43.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

8490 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Drawbar category

Category 3 with 3,525 to 6,170 pound load ratingReference

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Front Axle Type

Triple-Link SuspensionReference

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ISOBUS ready

TRUEReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

24 valvesReference

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Hydraulics Type

Closed Center Pressure Flow Compensated (PFC)Reference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 4 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

9,548.1 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3NReference

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Power

Rated Power

210 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

175 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@1,932 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

1,000@1,995 RPMReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

315.7 cmReference

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Overall Length

504.4 cmReference

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Overall Width

255 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

51.2 cmReference

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Ground Clearance

55.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

7,801.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

480/80R46Reference

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Front Wheel Type

420/90R30.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

60 to 88 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

Hydrostatic PowerReference

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Variants

8120

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wheeled tractorReference

8120T

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crawlerReference

8120T Serial Numbers

Location:

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Rear of tractorReference

John Deere 8120T Tracks

Length on ground

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226 cmReference

Area on ground

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3.4 m²Reference

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.