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John Deere 6225 vs John Deere 6230 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 6225 vs John Deere 6230 Premium
The John Deere 6225 and the John Deere 6230 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 94 hp. John Deere 6225 is the lighter machine (3,779 kg vs 9,182 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
94 hp
94 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 left-hand reverser lever. 30 KPH and 40 KPH maximum speed options available.Reference
With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
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$73,773 (2010)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
165.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
70.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
67.1 kWReference
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Engine (max)
73.8 kWReference
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Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Stage IIIReference
Tier IIIReference
Rated Power (net)
67.1 kWReference
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Rated Power (gross)
70.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
70.8 kWReference
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Maximum Power (gross)
73.8 kWReference
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Fuel system
electronic fuel injectionReference
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Cooling system
viscous fanReference
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Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
850-2460Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2300Reference
1500-2300Reference
Torque
406.8 NmReference
381.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
55.0 LReference
50.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
26.5 LReference
29.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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50.0 kWReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Compression
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19:1Reference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Max power
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71.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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66.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowrReverserReference
John Deere AutoQuad PlusReference
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
58.2 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Type
power shuttleReference
partial power shiftReference
Pressure
175.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
54.0 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
2/1Reference
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
Control
load and depth control with mechanical top-link sensingReference
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Rear lift
4099 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
wet 225mm disc PermaClutch IIReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2208Reference
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PTO (tested)
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71.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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60.2 LReference
Capacity
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60.2 LReference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2018 kgReference
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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69.7 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
240 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
3779 kgReference
9182 to 9678 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50R18Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4R30 (2WD)Reference
16.9R30Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R30 (4WD)Reference
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Length
427 cmReference
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Width
221 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
276 cmReference
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Shipping weight
3779 kgReference
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Max weight
6999 kgReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
161 cmReference
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Ag front
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12.4R24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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16.9R30Reference
Rear axle
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78 by 2555 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
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160 to 230 cmReference
Shipping
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4389 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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2249 kgReference
Max front axle
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5499 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5998 kgReference
6225 Serial Numbers
Location:
Right side of main tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
115Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
110Reference
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Charging volts
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14Reference
Variants
6230
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basic tractorReference
Capacities
Fuel
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181.7 LReference
Max capacity
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7999 kgReference
John Deere 6230 Premium attachments
6230 Premium Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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20.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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4894 kgReference
Speeds
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.