Compare/John Deere 6520L vs John Deere 7210 Hi-Crop

John Deere 6520L vs John Deere 7210 Hi-Crop

Verdict: John Deere 6520L vs John Deere 7210 Hi-Crop

The John Deere 6520L and the John Deere 7210 Hi-Crop 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 newer design (2002 vs 1997). 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

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

Four power shift speeds (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D). Right- or left-hand power shuttle.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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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

450.2 NmReference

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

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Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

18.9 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

50.0 LReference

64.4 LReference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Engine

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82.0 kWReference

Power

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82.0 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Transmission

John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference

John Deere PowrQuadReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

Oil type

JD Hy-GardReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

70.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

50.0 LReference

68.1 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

50.0 LReference

68.1 LReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

143.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

3N/2Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Total flow

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60.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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3805 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

116.2 LReference

189.2 LReference

Dimensions

Weight

3800 kgReference

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Front tire

27/9.5-15Reference

290/95R34Reference

Rear tire

18.4-26 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Shipping weight

3800 kgReference

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Front tread

139 to 173 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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284 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-38Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 290/95R34. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 320/90R46. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

Length

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457 cmReference

Ground clearance

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93 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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66 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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102 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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74 cmReference

Steering wheel

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251 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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120Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Speeds

Variants

7210

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row-cropReference

7210 Hi-Crop

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high clearanceReference

John Deere 7210 Hi-Crop Height

ROPS

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272 cmReference

Cab

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313 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.