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John Deere 6525 vs John Deere 6530 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 6525 vs John Deere 6530 Premium
The John Deere 6525 and the John Deere 6530 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 120 hp. John Deere 6525 is the lighter machine (4,360 kg vs 5,080 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
120 hp
120 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
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
The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds.Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
207.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
89.5 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Engine (max)
93.2 kWReference
95.4 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Stage IIIReference
Tier IIIReference
Rated Power (net)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
89.5 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
90.2 kWReference
91.7 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
93.2 kWReference
95.4 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic fuel injectionReference
high-pressure common rail injectionReference
Cooling system
viscous fanReference
viscous fanReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
850-2460Reference
845-2465Reference
Operating RPM
1600-2300Reference
1300-2300Reference
Torque
485.4 NmReference
490.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
55.0 LReference
62.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Air cleaner
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dry elementReference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Coolant capacity
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28.0 LReference
Coolant change
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1500 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowrReverserReference
John Deere AutoPowrReference
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
76.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Type
power shuttleReference
infinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference
Pressure
175.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
54.0 lpmReference
60.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
2/1Reference
IIINReference
Control
load and depth control with mechanical top-link sensingReference
15.9Reference
Rear lift
4549 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
wet 225mm disc PermaClutch IIReference
PermaClutch II wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2208Reference
1000@2185Reference
Boost PTO (claimed)
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89.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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53.0 LReference
IVT Hydraulic system
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62.1 LReference
Capacity
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53.0 LReference
IVT Capacity
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62.1 LReference
Valves
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4 (Max)Reference
Optional Pump flow
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110.1 lpmReference
Optional Control
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29.1Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
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6749 kgReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
270 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
264 cmReference
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Weight
4360 kgReference
5080 kgReference
Front tire
7.50R18Reference
420/70R28Reference
Rear tire
18.4R34 (2WD)Reference
18.4R38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34 (4WD)Reference
Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference
Shipping weight
4360 kgReference
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Max weight
7498 kgReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
162 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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264 cmReference
Length
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429 cmReference
Width
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231 cmReference
Height
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274 cmReference
Front tread
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162 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread
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162 to 202 cmReference
Shipping
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5080 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6799 kgReference
6525 Serial Numbers
Location:
Right side of main tractor frame.Reference
Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
110Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
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207.0 LReference
Optional Fuel
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249.8 LReference
Max capacity
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9498 kgReference
6530 Premium Serial Numbers
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.