Compare/John Deere 6500L vs John Deere 6603

John Deere 6500L vs John Deere 6603

Verdict: John Deere 6500L vs John Deere 6603

The John Deere 6500L and the John Deere 6603 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 95 hp. John Deere 6500L is the lighter machine (7,740 kg vs 8,776 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6603 is the newer design (2002 vs 1994). 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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John Deere

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Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

95 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four power shift gears in four ranges. Optional left-hand reverser allows clutchless shuttle shifting.Reference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

85.0 kWReference

83.5 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

85.0 kWReference

83.5 kWReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.1 kWReference

Oil capacity

51.9 LReference

57.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.0 LReference

18.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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157.8 LReference

Firing order

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

Intake valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Transmission

John Deere PowrQuad CreeperReference

Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference

Gears

28 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

70.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

48.8 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

48.8 LReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Total flow

96.1 lpmReference

56.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2683 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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56.8 lpmReference

Control

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mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2400 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2189 kgReference

Clutch

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305mm cerametalic dry discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

113.6 LReference

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Front axle

6.4 LReference

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Front hubs

3.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

240 cmReference

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Weight

7740 to 8379 poundsReference

8776 to 10252 poundsReference

Front tire

27/9.5-15Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-26Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

10.5/80-15 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

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Length

413 cmReference

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Height (cab)

244 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

3510 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

3800 kgReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

45 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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264 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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263 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

2WD Length

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444 cmReference

4WD Length

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435 cmReference

Width

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185 cmReference

Flanged rear axle

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1671 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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149 to 204 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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161 to 201 cmReference

Rear tread

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151 to 201 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3980 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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4246 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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4380 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4650 kgReference

Steering wheel

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209 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

65Reference

Battery CCA

780Reference

925Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

154Reference

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6603 Serial Number Location

6603 Serial Numbers

2002

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1228Reference

2003

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1486Reference

2004

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1908Reference

2005

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2363Reference

2006

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3178Reference

2007

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3986Reference

John Deere 6603 Height

Hood

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177 cmReference

ROPS

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281 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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211 cmReference

Cab

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198 cmReference

Exhaust

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299 cmReference

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.