Compare/John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 8100T

John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 8100T

Verdict: John Deere 6920S Premium vs John Deere 8100T

The John Deere 6920S Premium and the John Deere 8100T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8100T leads on rated power with 162 hp against 160 hp. John Deere 6920S Premium is the lighter machine (5,880 kg vs 23,650 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6920S Premium is the newer design (2001 vs 1997). In short: choose the John Deere 8100T 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

Fit score

Best match

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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

Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

250.2 LReference

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Engine (net)

119.3 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

8.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

116 x 129 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

119.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

850-2250Reference

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Operating RPM

1300-2100Reference

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Torque

684.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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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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Drawbar (tested)

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103.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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two paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Oil capacity

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246.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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34.0 LReference

Max power

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103.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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120.9 kWReference

Transmission

AutoQuad IIReference

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Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

101.4 kWReference

119.3 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

full powershiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

96.1 lpmReference

143.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IIINReference

III/IIINReference

Rear lift

8400 kgReference

7098 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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133.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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246.0 LReference

Capacity

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246.0 LReference

Valves

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3 to 5Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5880 kgReference

23650 to 24470 poundsReference

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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226 cmReference

Length

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557 cmReference

Height (cab)

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312 cmReference

Shipping weight

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10727 kgReference

Operating weight

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11099 kgReference

Ground clearance

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55 cmReference

6920S Premium Serial Numbers

Location:

Right side of main tractor frame.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

140Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

10999 kgReference

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Fuel

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492.1 LReference

Variants

8100

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wheeled tractorReference

8100T

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crawler tractorReference

John Deere 8100T Tracks

Width

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263 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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36.7 l/hourReference

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.