Compare/John Deere 6M 240 vs John Deere 8410T

John Deere 6M 240 vs John Deere 8410T

Verdict: John Deere 6M 240 vs John Deere 8410T

The John Deere 6M 240 and the John Deere 8410T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 237 hp. John Deere 6M 240 is the lighter machine (18,739 kg vs 23,650 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6M 240 is the newer design (2024 vs 2000). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

237 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

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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hydrostaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

325.1 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

23.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

177.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

194.0 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)

177.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

194.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

1124.1 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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153.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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two paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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34.0 LReference

Oil capacity

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246.1 LReference

Max power

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153.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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176.5 kWReference

Transmission

AutoPowr IVTReference

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Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

full powershiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

144.7 kWReference

175.2 kWReference

Rear valves

0 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

155.2 lpmReference

113.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

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

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1967Reference

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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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201.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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246.0 LReference

Capacity

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246.0 LReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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3 to 5Reference

Total flow

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160.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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7098 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

8700 kgReference

23650 to 26380 poundsReference

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

525 cmReference

Width

254 cmReference

263 cmReference

Height

306 cmReference

312 cmReference

Shipping weight

8500 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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Ground clearance

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55 cmReference

Shipping

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10727 kgReference

Operating

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11965 kgReference

Ballasted

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13061 kgReference

John Deere 6M 240 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

140Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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1850Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

8410

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wheeled tractorReference

8410T

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crawler tractorReference

Capacities

Fuel

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492.1 LReference

Max capacity

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14288 kgReference

John Deere 8410T Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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51.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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12352 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.