Compare/John Deere 6M 185 vs John Deere 8200

John Deere 6M 185 vs John Deere 8200

Verdict: John Deere 6M 185 vs John Deere 8200

The John Deere 6M 185 and the John Deere 8200 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 182 hp. John Deere 8200 is the lighter machine (16,457 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 185 is the newer design (2024 vs 1995). 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

182 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

285.0 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

23.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

136.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

150.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

116 x 121 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

136.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

150.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

865.1 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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119.0 kWReference

Compression

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15.1:1Reference

Firing order

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

Oil capacity

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140.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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27.3 LReference

Max power

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119.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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135.5 kWReference

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)

108.9 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

Rear valves

0 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

155.2 lpmReference

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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

hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1969Reference

1000@2200Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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PTO (tested)

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150.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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140.0 LReference

Capacity

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140.0 LReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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3 to 5Reference

SCV flow

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113.6 lpmReference

Control

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electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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6425 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

276 cmReference

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Weight

8000 kgReference

16457 to 18928 poundsReference

Front tire

420/85R28Reference

11.00-24Reference

Rear tire

480/80R42Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

473 cmReference

524 cmReference

Width

254 cmReference

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Height

297 cmReference

305 cmReference

Shipping weight

7800 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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311 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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294 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4R46Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference

4WD Ground clearance

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58 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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80 cmReference

Optional short axle rear axle

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99 by 2806 mmReference

Standard axle rear axle

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99 by 3009 mmReference

Optional large axle rear axle

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110 by 3009 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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7464 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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8118 kgReference

Operating

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8585 kgReference

Ballasted

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10736 kgReference

John Deere 6M 185 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

140Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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1,850Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Fuel

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511.0 LReference

Front hubs

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3.0 LReference

Front diff.

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10.9 LReference

8200 Serial Number Location

8200 Serial Numbers

1995

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1001Reference

1996

—

3001Reference

1997

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10001Reference

1998

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20001Reference

1999

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24001Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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39.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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10647 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.