Compare/John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 7R 250

John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 7R 250

Verdict: John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 7R 250

The John Deere 6M 250 and the John Deere 7R 250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7R 250 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 247 hp. John Deere 7R 250 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 250 holds more fuel (513 L vs 420.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6M 250 is the newer design (2024 vs 2019). In short: choose the John Deere 7R 250 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6M 250 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

247 hp

250 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 14.29 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

electro-hydraulic frontReference

Engine

Fuel tank

420.1 LReference

513 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

23.5 LReference

26.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

184.0 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Engine (max)

202.0 kWReference

205.1 kWReference

Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

184.0 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

202.0 kWReference

205.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Torque

1170.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

Rated engine speed

2,100.0 rpmReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

263 mReference

Option 1: 1,171 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference

Interval for engine oil change

500.0 hrReference

500 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change

6,000.0 hrReference

6,000 hoursReference

Drawbar (tested)

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142.6 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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142.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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160.0 kWReference

No of Cylinders

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6Reference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Cooling system

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39.5 LReference

Transmission

AutoPowr IVTReference

e23Reference

Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

IVTReference

PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

Option 1: MFWD\\nOption 2: TLSReference

MFWDReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

1,500.0 hrReference

1,500 hoursReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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Inboard planetary three pinionReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

145.4 kWReference

152.9 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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180.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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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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176.2 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 250 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Alternator size

250.0 AhReference

210 ampReference

Battery options

295.0 AhReference

12 VReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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

Capacities

Capacity

6.8 LReference

85.2 LReference

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

Power

Max Power

275 hpReference

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Rated Power

250.0 hpReference

250 hpReference

Intelligent Power Management (IPM)

Up to 20 HPReference

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Front Hitch Electric Power

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Seven-pin connectorReference

PTO

PTO Power

195 hpReference

205 hpReference

PTO torque rise

40.0 %Reference

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

—

AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

Option 1: 51 gpm\\nOption 2: 41 gpmReference

222.3 l/minReference

Rear Hitch category

3N/3Reference

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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 3/3N 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

Ground Clearance

54.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

9,599.8 kgReference

9,979 kgReference

Drawbar clearance

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360 mmReference

Turning radius

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6.7 mReference

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

John Deere 7R 250 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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45.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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10235 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\\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

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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RCI Group 47/48/49Reference

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.