Compare/John Deere 6M 165 vs John Deere 8100T

John Deere 6M 165 vs John Deere 8100T

Verdict: John Deere 6M 165 vs John Deere 8100T

The John Deere 6M 165 and the John Deere 8100T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 162 hp. John Deere 6M 165 is the lighter machine (17,196 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 6M 165 is the newer design (2024 vs 1997). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

162 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

285.0 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

23.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

121.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

134.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

8.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

116 x 129 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

121.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

134.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

772.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

AutoPowr IVTReference

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Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

full powershiftReference

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

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Mid valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

155.2 lpmReference

143.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3946 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIINReference

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Front lift

3297 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1969Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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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

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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3 to 5Reference

Rear lift

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7098 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

276 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

8000 kgReference

23650 to 24470 poundsReference

Front tire

420/85R28Reference

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Rear tire

480/80R42Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 480/80R42Reference

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Length

473 cmReference

557 cmReference

Width

254 cmReference

263 cmReference

Height

297 cmReference

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Shipping weight

7800 kgReference

10727 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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312 cmReference

Operating weight

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11099 kgReference

Ground clearance

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55 cmReference

John Deere 6M 165 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

140Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

8100

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wheeled tractorReference

8100T

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crawler tractorReference

Capacities

Fuel

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492.1 LReference

John Deere 8100T Tracks

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.