Compare/John Deere 6250R vs John Deere 6R 250

John Deere 6250R vs John Deere 6R 250

Verdict: John Deere 6250R vs John Deere 6R 250

The John Deere 6250R and the John Deere 6R 250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 250 hp. John Deere 6250R is the lighter machine (9,300 kg vs 9,648 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6250R holds more fuel (470.1 L vs 410 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6R 250 is the newer design (2024 vs 2016). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

250 hp

Confidence

98%

86%

Guide price

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£205,000

Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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liquid-cooledReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

470.1 LReference

410 LDealer

Engine (gross)

186.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

178.2 kWReference

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Engine (max)

216.3 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

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Emissions

Stage IVReference

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Emission control

diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, and selective catalytic reductionReference

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Rated Power (net)

178.2 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

186.4 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

216.3 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

216.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common railReference

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Cooling system

electric-drive fanReference

29.4 LReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Operating RPM

1600-2100Reference

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Torque

1167.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

29.0 LReference

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Rated power

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184 kW (247 hp)Dealer

Max power

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221 kW (300 hp)Test lab

Engine

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6.8 LDealer

Emissions stage

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Stage VEPA cert

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6Reference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 1,167 NmReference

Interval for engine oil change

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750 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change

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6,000 hoursReference

Transmission

AutoPowrReference

AutoPowr CVTOEM

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

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Top speed

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50 km/hOEM

Transmission Type

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IVTReference

forward and reverse options

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IVTReference

Wheel Drive

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MFWDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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Inboard planetary three pinionReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

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1,500 hoursReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)Reference

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Valves

up to 6Reference

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Pump flow

160.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIINReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6999 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIINReference

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Front lift

4399 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@1969Reference

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PTO speeds

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540E/1000/1000EOEM

Hydraulic flow

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160 L/minDealer

Rear lift capacity

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9,500 kgOEM

PTO power

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171 kW (229 hp)Dealer

Dimensions

Wheelbase

290 cmReference

2890 mmDealer

Weight

9300 kgReference

9648 kgDealer

Length

518 cmReference

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Width

255 cmReference

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Height (cab)

325 cmReference

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Shipping weight

9300 kgReference

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Max weight

15000 kgReference

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Front axle

Triple Link SuspensionReference

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Rear tyres

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710/70 R42OEM

John Deere 6250R attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Alternator size

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250 ampReference

Battery options

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12 VReference

Total cold cranking amps

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1,850 CCA\\nWith cold weather package or IVT: 1,400 CCAReference

Capacities

Capacity

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415 cu. in.Reference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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25 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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6.2 U.S. galReference

General

Make & Model

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NJDXL06.8,324Reference

SCV control

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Joystick: AvailableReference

Drawbar category

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Category 3Reference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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3,527-6,172 lbReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Radio

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StandardReference

Country of manufacturer

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GermanyReference

Type of headlight bulb

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Standard: Halogen, 65 W\\nOptional: LEDReference

Power

Power boost

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10 percentReference

PTO

PTO torque rise

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40 percentReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

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Electrical modulationReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 rpmReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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160 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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9Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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sixReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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3/3NReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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15,432Reference

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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At hook ends: 3,300 kg\\n7,275 lbReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

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1,892 mmReference

Overall weight

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9,300 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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520/85R42 R1WReference

Rear wheel tread range

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MFWD: With TLS and brakes: 2,370 in.\\n93.3 in.Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab glass area

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65.77 sq ftReference

Cab space

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117.59 cu ftReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Hydrostatic powerReference

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.