Compare/John Deere 6215R vs John Deere 7R 210

John Deere 6215R vs John Deere 7R 210

Verdict: John Deere 6215R vs John Deere 7R 210

The John Deere 6215R and the John Deere 7R 210 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6215R leads on rated power with 215 hp against 210 hp. John Deere 7R 210 is the lighter machine (66 kg vs 8,895 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7R 210 holds more fuel (513 L vs 335.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 7R 210 is the newer design (2019 vs 2015). In short: choose the John Deere 6215R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7R 210 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

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

215 hp

210 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Eight power-shift gears in three electronically-shifted ranges. Automatic and manual shifting modes available.Reference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic frontReference

Engine

Fuel tank

335.0 LReference

513 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

20.1 LReference

26.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

160.3 kWReference

156.6 kWReference

Engine (max)

187.9 kWReference

172.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

129.7 kWReference

127.3 kWReference

Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

Tier IVReference

Emission control

diesel particulate filter with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) (DPF)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

160.3 kWReference

156.6 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

187.9 kWReference

172.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Idle RPM

850-2250Reference

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Operating RPM

1550-2100Reference

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Torque

1003.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

129.7 kWReference

127.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

135.0 kWReference

135.9 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

6Reference

Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

335.7 kgReference

983 NmReference

Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

39.5 LReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Compression

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17.2:1Reference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Aspiration

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Single turbocharger, variable geometry turboReference

Interval for engine oil change

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500 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change

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6,000 hoursReference

Transmission

AutoPowr IVTReference

e23Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power QuadReference

PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

MFWDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

Inboard planetary three pinionReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

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1,500 hoursReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

132.0 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

153.4 kWReference

153.1 kWReference

Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

204.0 barReference

Rear valves

3 to 6Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

155.2 lpmReference

223.3 lpmReference

SCV flow

99.9 lpmReference

124.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5438 kgReference

7847 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

1000:1940Reference

Rear PTO Type

540E/1000/1000E (1.75)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

151.8 kWReference

148.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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85.2 LReference

Front valves

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0 to 1Reference

Control

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electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift (at ends)

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3488 kgReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3172 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000E@1750Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

292 cmReference

Weight

8895 kgReference

65.8 kgReference

Front tire

420/90R30Reference

Rear tire

480/80R46Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

504 cmReference

551 cmReference

Height (cab)

320 cmReference

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Shipping weight

8895 kgReference

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Rack-and-pinion rear axle

100 by 3009 mmReference

119 by 3009 mmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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49 cmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

John Deere 6215R attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

240Reference

250Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Alternator size

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210 ampReference

Battery options

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12 VReference

Total cold cranking amps

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With two 925 CCA group 31 batteries: 1,850 CCAReference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

39.7 l/hourReference

39.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

9025 kgReference

9756 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

MJDXL06.8,309Reference

Country of manufacturer

USAReference

SCV control

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Joystick: AvailableReference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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1,837 kgReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

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Full-locking electrohydraulicReference

Working lights

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Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED or 22 LEDReference

Type of headlight bulb

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Standard: 65-W halogen\\nAvailable: LEDReference

Capacities

Capacity

415 ciReference

85.2 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

20.1 LReference

26.2 LReference

Fuel

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511.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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6.9 U.S. galReference

Power

Rated Power

215 hpReference

210 hpReference

Front Hitch Electric Power

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Seven-pin connectorReference

PTO

PTO Power

177 hpReference

170 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

540/540E/1,000 rpmReference

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

PTO torque rise

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40 percentReference

Rear PTO Control

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Electric switch with adjustable modulationReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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1,940 engine rpmReference

Hydraulics

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

3 to 6 ValvesReference

7Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IIINReference

Category 3/3N with Quik-Coupler/Reference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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Option 1: 162 l/min\\nOption 2: 222.3 l/minReference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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sixReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 3NReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

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5,200 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

320.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

504.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

8,894.9 kgReference

10,432.6 kgReference

Drawbar clearance

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360 mmReference

Turning radius

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7 mReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

480/80R46Reference

RCI Group 47/48Reference

Front Wheel Type

420/90R30.Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

AvailableReference

Cab glass area

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70.61 sq ftReference

Cab space

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114 cu ftReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

PowerReference

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John Deere 7R 210 attachments

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.