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John Deere 6530 vs John Deere 6530 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 6530 vs John Deere 6530 Premium
The John Deere 6530 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 6530 Premium is the lighter machine (5,080 kg vs 5,166 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
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Differential lock
rear electro-hydraulic wet discReference
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Engine
Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are slightly higher than forward speeds. Optional creeper provides an additional 12 speeds in ranges A-C, from 0.16 kph to 1.12 kph. PowrQuad Plus provides push-button gear shifting on the range-shift lever.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
Engine (gross)
89.5 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Engine (max)
94.0 kWReference
95.4 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 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)
94.0 kWReference
95.4 kWReference
Fuel system
high-pressure common rail injectionReference
high-pressure common rail injectionReference
Cooling system
viscous fanReference
viscous fanReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
dry elementReference
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 volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
50.0 LReference
62.0 LReference
Oil change
500 hReference
500 hReference
Coolant capacity
28.0 LReference
28.0 LReference
Coolant change
3000 hReference
1500 hReference
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
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference
John Deere AutoPowrReference
Gears
24 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
76.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
50.0 LReference
53.0 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference
Capacity
50.0 LReference
53.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
81.0 lpmReference
60.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IIINReference
IIINReference
Control
load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensingReference
15.9Reference
Rear lift
6014 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutchReference
PermaClutch II wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2185Reference
1000@2185Reference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Boost PTO (claimed)
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89.5 kWReference
IVT Hydraulic system
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62.1 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
Capacities
Fuel
249.8 LReference
207.0 LReference
Max capacity
8500 kgReference
9498 kgReference
Optional Fuel
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249.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
264 cmReference
264 cmReference
Weight
5166 kgReference
5080 kgReference
Front tire
420/70R28Reference
420/70R28Reference
Rear tire
18.4R38Reference
18.4R38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference
Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference
Length
472 cmReference
429 cmReference
Width
231 cmReference
231 cmReference
Height
283 cmReference
274 cmReference
Front tread
162 to 211 cmReference
162 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread
162 to 202 cmReference
162 to 202 cmReference
Shipping
5166 kgReference
5080 kgReference
Max rear axle
6500 kgReference
6799 kgReference
6530 Serial Numbers
Location:
Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.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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Optional Charging amps
154Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.