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John Deere 6M 165 vs John Deere 8100

Verdict: John Deere 6M 165 vs John Deere 8100

The John Deere 6M 165 and the John Deere 8100 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 8100 is the lighter machine (16,435 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 is the newer design (2024 vs 1995). In short: choose the John Deere 6M 165 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8100 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 6M 165 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8100 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
162 hp
160 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
285.0 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
23.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
121.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
134.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
121.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
134.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
772.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
105.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
Compression
15.1:1Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
140.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
27.3 LReference
Max power
105.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
119.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
AutoPowr IVTReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
93.2 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
Rear valves
0 to 3Reference
Mid valves
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
155.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3946 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
3297 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1969Reference
1000@2200Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
133.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
140.0 LReference
Capacity
140.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
SCV flow
113.6 lpmReference
Control
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Rear lift
6425 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
276 cmReference
Weight
8000 kgReference
16435 to 18914 poundsReference
Front tire
420/85R28Reference
11.00-24Reference
Rear tire
480/80R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 480/80R42Reference
Length
473 cmReference
524 cmReference
Width
254 cmReference
Height
297 cmReference
305 cmReference
Shipping weight
7800 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
311 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
294 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
18.4R46Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference
4WD Ground clearance
58 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
80 cmReference
Optional short axle rear axle
99 by 2806 mmReference
Standard axle rear axle
99 by 3009 mmReference
Optional large axle rear axle
110 by 3009 mmReference
2WD Front tread
152 to 213 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
2WD Shipping
7454 kgReference
4WD Shipping
8108 kgReference
Operating
8579 kgReference
John Deere 6M 165 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
250Reference
140Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Attachment overview
Capacities
Fuel
511.0 LReference
Front hubs
3.0 LReference
Front diff.
10.9 LReference
8100 Serial Number Location
8100 Serial Numbers
1995
1001Reference
1996
4001Reference
1997
10001Reference
1998
20001Reference
1999
24001Reference
Test results
Fuel use
34.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
9791 kgReference

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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