Compare/John Deere 6M 185 vs John Deere 7530 Premium

John Deere 6M 185 vs John Deere 7530 Premium

Verdict: John Deere 6M 185 vs John Deere 7530 Premium

The John Deere 6M 185 and the John Deere 7530 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6M 185 leads on rated power with 182 hp against 180 hp. John Deere 7530 Premium is the lighter machine (6,622 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 7530 Premium holds more fuel (350.1 L vs 285.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6M 185 is the newer design (2024 vs 2007). In short: choose the John Deere 6M 185 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7530 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

182 hp

180 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

The IVT is operated with a right-hand speed control lever and left-hand reverser lever. The speed control lever is used to select speed in one of two ranges. A dial on the lever sets the maximum speed for the range. If a maximum speed of 2 kph or less is selected then the transmission will shift into creeper mode with a minimum speed of 0.05 kph.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Factories

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Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Original price

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$135,731 (2010)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

285.0 LReference

350.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

23.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

136.0 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

Engine (max)

150.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

136.0 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

150.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

865.1 NmReference

870.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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106.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.0:1Reference

Idle RPM

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850-2250Reference

Operating RPM

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1300-2100Reference

Firing order

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

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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56.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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35.6 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Max power

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106.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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117.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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291.2 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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17.0:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

AutoPowr IVTReference

John Deere IVTReference

Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

108.9 kWReference

114.1 kWReference

Rear valves

0 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

155.2 lpmReference

109.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IIIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3946 kgReference

4808 kgReference

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

540E/1000/1000E (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1969Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (optional)Reference

PTO (tested)

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131.1 kWReference

Pressure

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216.2 barReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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130.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

276 cmReference

268 cmReference

Weight

8000 kgReference

6622 kgReference

Front tire

420/85R28Reference

16.9R28Reference

Rear tire

480/80R42Reference

18.4R42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

473 cmReference

479 cmReference

Width

254 cmReference

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Height

297 cmReference

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Shipping weight

7800 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

57 cmReference

Ag front

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16.9R28Reference

Ag rear

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18.4R42Reference

Height (cab)

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304 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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63 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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53 cmReference

Rear axle

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91 by 2806 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 302 cmReference

Shipping

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6622 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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2449 kgReference

Max front axle

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7098 kgReference

Max rear axle

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9498 kgReference

John Deere 6M 185 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Max capacity

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12299 kgReference

Capacity

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414.4 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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20.8 qtsReference

Test results

Fuel use

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34.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6955 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

SCV control

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JOYSTICKReference

Country of manufacturer

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GermanyReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 valvesReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center, pressure and flow compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

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3,135 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIIReference

PTO

PTO Power

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153 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Differential hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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304.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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479.8 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

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53.8 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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57.7 cmReference

Overall weight

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6,622.4 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4R42Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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60 to 119.2 (long axle) inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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16.9R28Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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60 to 88 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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ComfordGard cab standard.Reference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.