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John Deere 6M 240 vs John Deere 8650

Verdict: John Deere 6M 240 vs John Deere 8650

The John Deere 6M 240 and the John Deere 8650 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8650 leads on rated power with 239 hp against 237 hp. John Deere 6M 240 is the lighter machine (18,739 kg vs 29,320 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 1982). In short: choose the John Deere 8650 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6M 240 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
John Deere 6M 240 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8650 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
237 hp
239 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
18.4-38 tiresReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
325.1 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
23.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
177.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
194.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
10.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
130 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
177.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
194.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1124.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
216.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
164.0 kWReference
Power
216.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
Compression
15.2:1Reference
Oil capacity
142.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
45.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
177.9 kWReference
Max power
164.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
AutoPowr IVTReference
Quad-RangeReference
Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
144.7 kWReference
175.2 kWReference
Rear valves
0 to 3Reference
Mid valves
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
155.2 lpmReference
121.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5146 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
3297 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet discsReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1967Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
177.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
141.9 LReference
Capacity
141.9 LReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
4200 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
279 cmReference
317 cmReference
Weight
8700 kgReference
29320 to 30270 poundsReference
Front tire
420/85R30Reference
18.4-38Reference
Rear tire
480/80R46Reference
18.4-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference
Length
498 cmReference
567 cmReference
Width
254 cmReference
Height
306 cmReference
Shipping weight
8500 kgReference
13299 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
Ag front
20.8-38Reference
Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
Operating weight
13730 kgReference
Front axle
99 by 3012 mmReference
Standard axle rear axle
100 by 2438 mmReference
Long axle rear axle
99 by 3012 mmReference
Front tread
167 to 327 cmReference
Rear tread
167 to 327 cmReference
John Deere 6M 240 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
250Reference
110Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
975Reference
Attachment overview
Capacities
Fuel
810.0 LReference
John Deere 8650 attachments
8650 Serial Numbers
1982
1500Reference
1983
3000Reference
1984
5001Reference
1985
7001Reference
1986
8001Reference
1987
8501Reference
1988
9001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference
Test results
Fuel use
58.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
12817 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.

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