Compare/John Deere 6M 220 vs John Deere 9100

John Deere 6M 220 vs John Deere 9100

Verdict: John Deere 6M 220 vs John Deere 9100

The John Deere 6M 220 and the John Deere 9100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 9100 leads on rated power with 220 hp against 217 hp. John Deere 9100 is the lighter machine (12,873 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 6M 220 is the newer design (2024 vs 1997). In short: choose the John Deere 9100 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6M 220 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

Best match

Clear

Rated power

217 hp

220 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Three speeds (1, 2, 3 and reverse) in four ranges (A-D) plus high-low power shift. Speeds and ranges may be shifted on the move, using the clutch. High-low power shift for each speed using lever.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

325.1 LReference

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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

8.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

116 x 129 mmReference

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

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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Engine

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193.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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148.9 kWReference

Power

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193.9 kWReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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53.0 LReference

Oil capacity

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102.2 LReference

Max power

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148.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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163.8 kWReference

Transmission

AutoPowr IVTReference

John Deere PowerShiftReference

Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

132.0 kWReference

159.6 kWReference

Rear valves

0 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

155.2 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IIIReference

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

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (optional)Reference

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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186.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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98.4 LReference

Capacity

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98.4 LReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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3 to 5Reference

Total flow

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166.5 lpmReference

Rear lift

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6291 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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185.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

350 cmReference

Weight

8700 kgReference

12873 kgReference

Front tire

420/85R30Reference

20.8R38Reference

Rear tire

480/80R46Reference

20.8R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

498 cmReference

695 cmReference

Width

254 cmReference

401 cmReference

Height

306 cmReference

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Shipping weight

8500 kgReference

12873 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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Ag front

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20.8R38Reference

Ag rear

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20.8R38Reference

Height (cab)

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349 cmReference

Ground clearance

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73 cmReference

Front axle

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100 by 3048 mmReference

Rear axle

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100 by 3048 mmReference

John Deere 6M 220 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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925Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Fuel

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1022.0 LReference

9100 Serial Number Location

9100 Serial Numbers

1997

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1001Reference

1998

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10001Reference

1999

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20001Reference

2000

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30001Reference

2001

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40001Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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47.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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15392 kgReference

Speeds

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.