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John Deere 6820 Premium vs John Deere 7525 High-Crop

Verdict: John Deere 6820 Premium vs John Deere 7525 High-Crop

The John Deere 6820 Premium and the John Deere 7525 High-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 135 hp. John Deere 6820 Premium is the lighter machine (5,581 kg vs 5,942 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6820 Premium holds more fuel (250.2 L vs 249.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 7525 High-Crop is the newer design (2009 vs 2001). 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

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Rated power

135 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four power shift speeds (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with power shuttle.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

250.2 LReference

249.8 LReference

Engine (net)

100.7 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

100.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Idle RPM

850-2250Reference

Operating RPM

1300-2100Reference

1500-2100Reference

Torque

618.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

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

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Engine

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115.6 kWReference

Power

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115.6 kWReference

Compression

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16.9:1Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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19.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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20.0 LReference

Transmission

AutoQuad IIReference

PowrQuadReference

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

91.0 kWReference

100.7 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Pump flow

96.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IIINReference

IIIN/IIReference

Rear lift

8400 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3805 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1995Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5581 kgReference

5942 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R28Reference

320/90R50Reference

Rear tire

20.8R38Reference

320/90R50Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

Front: 320/90R50. Rear: 320/90R50Reference

Max front axle

4799 kgReference

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Max rear axle

7795 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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276 cmReference

Length

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477 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5942 kgReference

6820 Premium Serial Numbers

Location:

Right side of main tractor frame.Reference

Serial number plate on right side of tractor frame.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

90Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

Battery AH

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154Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

10498 kgReference

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Variants

7525

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row-cropReference

7525HC

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high-cropReference

7525 High-Crop 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.