Compare/John Deere 6M 220 vs John Deere 6R 215

John Deere 6M 220 vs John Deere 6R 215

Verdict: John Deere 6M 220 vs John Deere 6R 215

The John Deere 6M 220 and the John Deere 6R 215 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6M 220 leads on rated power with 217 hp against 215 hp. John Deere 6R 215 is the lighter machine (8,500 kg vs 18,739 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6R 215 holds more fuel (330 L vs 325.1 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the John Deere 6M 220 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6R 215 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

217 hp

215 hp

Confidence

98%

82%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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liquid-cooled inlineReference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

325.1 LReference

330 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

23.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

162.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

178.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

162.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

178.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Torque

1025.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Rated power

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160 kW (215 hp)OEM

Emissions stage

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Stage VEPA cert

Engine

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6.8 LDealer

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6Reference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 1,004 NmReference

Interval for engine oil change

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750 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change

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6,000 hoursReference

Cooling system

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28 LReference

Transmission

AutoPowr IVTReference

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Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

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Transmission Type

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Power QuadReference

forward and reverse options

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IVTReference

Wheel Drive

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MFWDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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Inboard planetary three pinionReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

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1,500 hoursReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

132.0 kWReference

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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

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5146 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIINReference

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Front lift

3297 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

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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 power

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130 kW (174 hp)Dealer

Hydraulic flow

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155 L/minDealer

Rear lift capacity

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5438 kgDealer

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

2790 mmDealer

Weight

8700 kgReference

8500 kgDealer

Front tire

420/85R30Reference

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Rear tire

480/80R46Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

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Length

498 cmReference

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Width

254 cmReference

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Height

306 cmReference

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Shipping weight

8500 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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John Deere 6M 220 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

250Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Alternator size

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200 ampReference

Battery options

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12 VReference

Total cold cranking amps

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1,230 CCA\\nWith cold weather package or IVT: 1,400 CCAReference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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NJDXL06.8,324Reference

SCV control

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Joystick: AvailableReference

Drawbar category

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Category 3Reference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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3,525-6,170 lbReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Radio

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StandardReference

Country of manufacturer

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GermanyReference

Type of headlight bulb

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Standard: 65-W halogen W\\nOptional: LEDReference

Capacities

Capacity

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415 cu. in.Reference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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20 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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6.2 U.S. galReference

Power

Max Power

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233 hpReference

Power boost

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10 percentReference

PTO

PTO torque rise

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40 percentReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

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Electrical modulationReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 rpmReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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155 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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8Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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fiveReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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3/3NReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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11,990Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 3NReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

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At hook ends: 3,300 kg\\n7,275 lbReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

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1,892 mmReference

Overall weight

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8,499.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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480/80R42 R1/R1W RadialReference

Rear wheel tread range

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MFWD: 1,524-2,235 mm 60-88 in.\\nTLS: 1,524-2,235 mm 60-88 in.Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab glass area

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65.77 sq ftReference

Cab space

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117.59 cu ftReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Hydrostatic powerReference

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.