Compare/John Deere 6M 230 vs John Deere 7R 270

John Deere 6M 230 vs John Deere 7R 270

Verdict: John Deere 6M 230 vs John Deere 7R 270

The John Deere 6M 230 and the John Deere 7R 270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7R 270 leads on rated power with 270 hp against 267 hp. John Deere 7R 270 is the lighter machine (66 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 7R 270 holds more fuel (513 L vs 409.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6M 230 is the newer design (2024 vs 2019). In short: choose the John Deere 7R 270 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6M 230 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

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

267 hp

270 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 7 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

electro-hydraulic frontReference

Engine

Fuel tank

409.9 LReference

513 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

23.5 LReference

26.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

198.8 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Engine (max)

186.0 kWReference

221.5 kWReference

Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

198.8 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

186.0 kWReference

221.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Torque

1076.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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151.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Compression

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16.7:1Reference

Max power

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151.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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169.6 kWReference

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: 1,245 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference

Interval for engine oil change

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500 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change

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6,000 hoursReference

Cooling system

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39.5 LReference

Transmission

AutoPowr IVTReference

e23Reference

Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

—

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)

137.2 kWReference

167.0 kWReference

Rear valves

0 to 3Reference

4 to 6Reference

Mid valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

193.0 lpmReference

223.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6619 kgReference

7847 kgReference

Front Hitch

IIINReference

Front lift

4396 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

1000:1940Reference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1967Reference

1000E@1750Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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190.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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85.2 LReference

Capacity

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85.2 LReference

Pressure

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204.0 barReference

Front valves

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0 to 1Reference

SCV flow

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124.9 lpmReference

Control

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electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Front lift (at ends)

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3488 kgReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3172 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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184.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

290 cmReference

292 cmReference

Weight

9599 kgReference

65.8 kgReference

Front tire

420/85R30Reference

420/85R34Reference

Rear tire

520/85R42Reference

480/80R50Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 520/85R42Reference

Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference

Length

508 cmReference

553 cmReference

Width

254 cmReference

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Height

320 cmReference

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Shipping weight

8500 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

49 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle

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119 by 3009 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

John Deere 6M 230 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Alternator size

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210 ampReference

Battery options

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12 VReference

Total cold cranking amps

—

With two 925 CCA group 31 batteries: 1,850 CCAReference

Capacities

Fuel

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511.0 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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26.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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6.9 U.S. galReference

John Deere 7R 270 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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50.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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10552 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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MJDXL06.8,309Reference

SCV control

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Joystick: AvailableReference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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1,837 kgReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

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Full-locking electrohydraulicReference

Display

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Standard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm\\n10 in.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Working lights

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Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED or 22 LEDReference

Type of headlight bulb

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Standard: 65-W halogen\\nAvailable: LEDReference

Power

Rated Power

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270 hpReference

Front Hitch Electric Power

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Seven-pin connectorReference

PTO

PTO Power

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224 hpReference

PTO torque rise

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40 percentReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

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Electric switch with adjustable modulationReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540/540E/1,000 rpmReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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Option 1: 1,940 engine rpm\\nOption 2: 1,950 engine rpmReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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222.3 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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7Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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sixReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 3N/3 with Quik-Coupler/Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 3N, ground engagingReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

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5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference

Dimensions & weight

Drawbar clearance

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360 mmReference

Turning radius

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6.7 mReference

Overall weight

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9,979 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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RCI Group 47/48/49Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Cab glass area

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70.61 sq ftReference

Cab space

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114 cu ftReference

Seat Suspension

—

AvailableReference

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.