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John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 8230

Verdict: John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 8230

The John Deere 6M 250 and the John Deere 8230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6M 250 leads on rated power with 247 hp against 245 hp. John Deere 6M 250 is the lighter machine (18,739 kg vs 23,747 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6M 250 is the newer design (2024 vs 2006). In short: choose the John Deere 6M 250 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8230 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 250 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8230 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
247 hp
245 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
420.1 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
23.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
184.0 kWReference
182.7 kWReference
Engine (max)
202.0 kWReference
197.6 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
118 x 136 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
184.0 kWReference
182.7 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
202.0 kWReference
197.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1170.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
Rated engine speed
2,100.0 rpmReference
Engine torque at rated speed
263 mReference
Interval for engine oil change
500.0 hrReference
Interval for engine coolant change
6,000.0 hrReference
Drawbar (tested)
134.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
Idle RPM
900-2200Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
Oil capacity
159.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
Max power
134.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
151.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
AutoPowr IVTReference
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
IVTReference
Wheel Drive
Option 1: MFWD\\nOption 2: TLSReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500.0 hrReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
145.4 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
Rear valves
0 to 3Reference
Mid valves
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
193.0 lpmReference
120.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IVN/III (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6619 kgReference
7847 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
4396 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1967Reference
1000@2000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
173.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
54.9 LReference
Pressure
144.7 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
163.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
290 cmReference
302 cmReference
Weight
9599 kgReference
11406 kgReference
Front tire
420/85R30Reference
Rear tire
520/85R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 520/85R42Reference
Length
508 cmReference
556 cmReference
Width
254 cmReference
Height
320 cmReference
312 cmReference
Shipping weight
8500 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
Ground clearance
44 cmReference
John Deere 6M 250 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
250Reference
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Alternator size
250.0 AhReference
Battery options
295.0 AhReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Capacities
Capacity
6.8 LReference
54.9 LReference
Fuel
681.3 LReference
Power
Max Power
275 hpReference
Rated Power
250.0 hpReference
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)
Up to 20 HPReference
PTO
PTO Power
195 hpReference
PTO torque rise
40.0 %Reference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
Option 1: 51 gpm\\nOption 2: 41 gpmReference
Rear Hitch category
3N/3Reference
Dimensions & weight
Ground Clearance
54.4 cmReference
Overall weight
9,599.8 kgReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Variants
8230
row-crop tractorReference
8230T
crawler tractorReference
8230 Serial Number Location
Test results
Fuel use
42.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
99332 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.

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