Compare/John Deere 6520L vs John Deere 6603

John Deere 6520L vs John Deere 6603

Verdict: John Deere 6520L vs John Deere 6603

The John Deere 6520L 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 6520L is the lighter machine (3,800 kg vs 8,776 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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John Deere

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

95 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch.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

Original price

$51,500 (2007)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Displacement

4.5 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2100Reference

Idle RPM

845-2465Reference

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Operating RPM

1000-2300Reference

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Torque

474.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

3.1 kWReference

Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

18.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

0.330 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

50.0 LReference

57.9 LReference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Fuel tank

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157.8 LReference

Engine

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83.5 kWReference

Power

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83.5 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Transmission

John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference

Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

305mm cerametalic dry discReference

Oil type

JD Hy-GardReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

70.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

50.0 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

50.0 LReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

56.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

540/1000Reference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Total 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

Engine RPM

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1000@2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

116.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Weight

3800 kgReference

8776 to 10252 poundsReference

Front tire

27/9.5-15Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-26 (2WD)Reference

18.4-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 18.4-26 (4WD)Reference

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

Shipping weight

3800 kgReference

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Front tread

139 to 173 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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264 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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263 cmReference

2WD Length

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444 cmReference

4WD Length

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435 cmReference

Width

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185 cmReference

Ground clearance

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45 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 volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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65Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Speeds

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.