Compare/John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 7185J

John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 7185J

Verdict: John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 7185J

The John Deere 6920S Premium and the John Deere 7185J are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6920S Premium leads on rated power with 160 hp against 157 hp. John Deere 6920S Premium is the lighter machine (5,880 kg vs 8,101 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7185J holds more fuel (391.7 L vs 250.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 7185J is the newer design (2010 vs 2001). In short: choose the John Deere 6920S Premium for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7185J 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

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

160 hp

157 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle. Push-button power shifting between gears, synchronized range shifting using the clutch.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Trailer brakes

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air brake optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

250.2 LReference

391.7 LReference

Engine (net)

119.3 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

119.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Idle RPM

850-2250Reference

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Operating RPM

1300-2100Reference

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Torque

684.8 NmReference

826.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Engine

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138.0 kWReference

Power

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138.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical injection pump with electronic governorReference

Transmission

AutoQuad IIReference

John Deere AutoQuadReference

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

101.4 kWReference

117.1 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

210.0 barReference

Pump flow

96.1 lpmReference

174.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IIINReference

3/3NReference

Rear lift

8400 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

SCV flow

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169.9 lpmReference

Control

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electronic lower-link sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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10441 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6350 kgReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1950Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5880 kgReference

8101 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Rear tire

20.8R38Reference

20.8-42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

Front: 16.9-30. Rear: 20.8-42Reference

Max front axle

4998 kgReference

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Max rear axle

7795 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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286 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 480/70R28. Rear: 800/65R32Reference

Length

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610 cmReference

Height (cab)

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314 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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9902 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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53 cmReference

Rear axle

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99 by 2806 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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158 to 321 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

90Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

10999 kgReference

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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.