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John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 6M 165

Verdict: John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 6M 165

The John Deere 6920S Premium and the John Deere 6M 165 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6M 165 leads on rated power with 162 hp against 160 hp. John Deere 6920S Premium is the lighter machine (5,880 kg vs 17,196 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6M 165 holds more fuel (285.0 L vs 250.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6M 165 is the newer design (2024 vs 2001). In short: choose the John Deere 6M 165 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6920S Premium if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 6920S Premium Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6M 165 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
160 hp
162 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
250.2 LReference
285.0 LReference
Engine (net)
119.3 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
119.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
850-2250Reference
Operating RPM
1300-2100Reference
Torque
684.8 NmReference
772.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1600Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
23.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
121.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
134.0 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
121.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
134.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
AutoQuad IIReference
AutoPowr IVTReference
Gears
20 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
101.4 kWReference
93.2 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
96.1 lpmReference
155.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
8400 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Rear valves
0 to 3Reference
Mid valves
2 to 4Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3946 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
3297 kgReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Engine RPM
1000@1969Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Weight
5880 kgReference
8000 kgReference
Front tire
16.9R28Reference
420/85R28Reference
Rear tire
20.8R38Reference
480/80R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference
Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 480/80R42Reference
Max front axle
4998 kgReference
Max rear axle
7795 kgReference
Wheelbase
276 cmReference
Length
473 cmReference
Width
254 cmReference
Height
297 cmReference
Shipping weight
7800 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
6920S Premium Serial Numbers
Location:
Right side of main tractor frame.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
115Reference
250Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
10999 kgReference
John Deere 6M 165 attachments
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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.

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