Compare/John Deere 6225 vs John Deere 6420

John Deere 6225 vs John Deere 6420

Verdict: John Deere 6225 vs John Deere 6420

The John Deere 6225 and the John Deere 6420 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 10,064 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

Fit score

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

94 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

Continuously-variable transmission with built-in creeper and left-hand reverser lever. Speed-adjusting dial sets the maximum speed for each band. Setting maximum speed of Band 1 to less than 2 KPH (1.3 MPH) engages creeper mode. Only available on cab tractors.Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$44,000 (2007)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

165.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

70.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

67.1 kWReference

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Engine (max)

73.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Stage IIIReference

Tier IIReference

Rated Power (net)

67.1 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

70.1 kWReference

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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

Idle RPM

850-2460Reference

845-2465Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2300Reference

1000-2300Reference

Torque

406.8 NmReference

469.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

55.0 LReference

60.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

13.6 LReference

Engine

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82.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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56.2 kWReference

Power

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82.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

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

Oil change

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500 hReference

Max power

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56.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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70.3 kWReference

Transmission

John Deere PowrReverserReference

John Deere IVTReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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JD Hy-GardReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

58.2 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Pressure

175.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

54.0 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

2/1Reference

IIReference

Control

load and depth control with mechanical top-link sensingReference

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Rear lift

4099 kgReference

2152 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet 225mm disc PermaClutch IIReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2208Reference

1000@2185Reference

PTO (tested)

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77.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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60.2 LReference

Capacity

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60.2 LReference

Valves

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4Reference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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71.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

240 cmReference

Weight

3779 kgReference

10064 to 11110 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50R18Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4R30 (2WD)Reference

18.4-34 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R30 (4WD)Reference

Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34 (4WD)Reference

Length

427 cmReference

413 cmReference

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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Min Width

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156 cmReference

Height

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249 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

Front tread

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151 to 201 cmReference

Rear tread

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160 to 230 cmReference

Shipping

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4751 kgReference

Operating

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5039 kgReference

Max front axle

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5499 kgReference

Max rear axle

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6497 kgReference

6225 Serial Numbers

Location:

Right side of main tractor frame.Reference

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's main frame.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

150Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

110Reference

154Reference

Variants

6420

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utility chassisReference

6420L

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low-profile chassisReference

Capacities

Fuel

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185.1 LReference

Max capacity

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7999 kgReference

6420 Serial Numbers

Test results

Fuel use

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21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4497 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.