Compare/John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 8570

John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 8570

Verdict: John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 8570

The John Deere 6M 250 and the John Deere 8570 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8570 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 247 hp. John Deere 6M 250 is the lighter machine (18,739 kg vs 29,564 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 1993). In short: choose the John Deere 8570 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

John Deere

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Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

247 hp

250 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Six gears (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

420.1 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

23.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

184.0 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Engine (max)

202.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

116 x 121 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

184.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

202.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1170.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100.0 rpmReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

263 mReference

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Interval for engine oil change

500.0 hrReference

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Interval for engine coolant change

6,000.0 hrReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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142.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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186.4 kWReference

Compression

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15.8:1Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Oil capacity

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23.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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54.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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155.3 kWReference

Max power

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142.9 kWReference

Transmission

AutoPowr IVTReference

PowrSyncReference

Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission Type

IVTReference

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Wheel Drive

Option 1: MFWD\\nOption 2: TLSReference

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Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

1,500.0 hrReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

145.4 kWReference

152.9 kWReference

Rear valves

0 to 3Reference

3 to 5Reference

Mid valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

193.0 lpmReference

169.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

3 (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6619 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIINReference

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Front lift

4396 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

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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155.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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143.8 LReference

Pressure

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174.4 barReference

SCV flow

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126.0 lpmReference

Control

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draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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6794 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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172.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

290 cmReference

340 cmReference

Weight

9599 kgReference

14560 kgReference

Front tire

420/85R30Reference

24.5R-32Reference

Rear tire

520/85R42Reference

24.5R-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

508 cmReference

683 cmReference

Width

254 cmReference

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Height

320 cmReference

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Shipping weight

8500 kgReference

13410 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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Ag front

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18.4R-46Reference

Ag rear

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18.4R-46Reference

Front axle

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99 by 3048 mmReference

Rear axle

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99 by 3048 mmReference

John Deere 6M 250 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

250Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Alternator size

250.0 AhReference

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Battery options

295.0 AhReference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Capacities

Capacity

6.8 LReference

143.8 LReference

Fuel

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832.7 LReference

Power

Max Power

275 hpReference

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Rated Power

250.0 hpReference

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Intelligent Power Management (IPM)

Up to 20 HPReference

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PTO

PTO Power

195 hpReference

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PTO torque rise

40.0 %Reference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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

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Rear Hitch category

3N/3Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Ground Clearance

54.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

9,599.8 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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8570 Serial Number Location

8570 Serial Numbers

1993

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1001Reference

1994

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1551Reference

1995

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2595Reference

1996

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3001Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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44.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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14480 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.