Compare/John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 6R 165

John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 6R 165

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

The John Deere 6920S Premium and the John Deere 6R 165 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6R 165 leads on rated power with 162 hp against 160 hp. John Deere 6920S Premium is the lighter machine (5,880 kg vs 7,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6R 165 holds more fuel (270 L vs 250.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6R 165 is the newer design (2022 vs 2001). In short: choose the John Deere 6R 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

160 hp

162 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

250.2 LReference

270 LReference

Engine (net)

119.3 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

119.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Idle RPM

850-2250Reference

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Operating RPM

1300-2100Reference

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Torque

684.8 NmReference

772.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1600Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Engine (gross)

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121.0 kWReference

Engine (max)

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133.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

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121.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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133.0 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6Reference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 773 NmReference

Interval for engine oil change

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750 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change

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6,000 hoursReference

Cooling system

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28 LReference

Transmission

AutoQuad IIReference

John Deere IVTReference

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

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IVTReference

forward and reverse options

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IVTReference

Wheel Drive

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MFWDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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Inboard planetary three pinionReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

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1,500 hoursReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

101.4 kWReference

96.2 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Pump flow

96.1 lpmReference

155.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IIINReference

III/IIINReference

Rear lift

8400 kgReference

4169 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift

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3299 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

5880 kgReference

7100 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R28Reference

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Rear tire

20.8R38Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

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Max front axle

4998 kgReference

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Max rear axle

7795 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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276 cmReference

6920S Premium Serial Numbers

Location:

Right side of main tractor frame.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Alternator size

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200 ampReference

Battery options

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12 VReference

Total cold cranking amps

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1,230 CCA\\nWith cold weather package or IVT: 1,400 CCAReference

Capacities

Max capacity

10999 kgReference

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Capacity

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415 cu. in.Reference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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16 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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6.2 U.S. galReference

General

Make & Model

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NJDXL06.8,324Reference

SCV control

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Joystick: AvailableReference

Drawbar category

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Category 2Reference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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3,085-5,400 lbReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Radio

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StandardReference

Country of manufacturer

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GermanyReference

Type of headlight bulb

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Standard: 65-W halogen W\\nOptional: LEDReference

Power

Max Power

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182 hpReference

Rated Power

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165 hpReference

Power boost

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10 percentReference

PTO

PTO Power

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129 hpReference

PTO torque rise

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40 percentReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

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Electrical modulationReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 rpmReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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155 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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8Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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fiveReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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3/3NReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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9,193Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 3NReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

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At hook ends: 3,300 kg\\n7,275 lbReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

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1,662 mmReference

Overall weight

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7,100.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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480/80R42 R1/R1W RadialReference

Rear wheel tread range

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MFWD: 1,524-2,235 mm 60-88 in.\\nTLS: 1,524-2,235 mm 60-88 in.Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab glass area

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65.77 sq ftReference

Cab space

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117.59 cu ftReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Hydrostatic powerReference

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.