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John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 9120

Verdict: John Deere 6M 250 vs John Deere 9120

The John Deere 6M 250 and the John Deere 9120 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 30,970 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 2002). In short: choose the John Deere 6M 250 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 9120 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 9120 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
With 20.8R42 tires.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Steering
hydrostatic articulatedReference
Engine
Fuel tank
420.1 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
23.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
184.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
202.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
116 x 129 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
184.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
202.0 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
Engine
208.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
168.5 kWReference
Power
208.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
16.0:1Reference
Coolant capacity
52.1 LReference
Oil capacity
132.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
182.4 kWReference
Max power
168.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
AutoPowr IVTReference
John Deere PowershiftReference
Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
18 forward and 6 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
171.5 kWReference
Rear valves
0 to 3Reference
Mid valves
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
193.0 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IV/IVNReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6619 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
4396 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1967Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
182.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
106.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Valves
4 or 5Reference
Total flow
181.7 lpmReference
Rear lift
6552 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
196.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
290 cmReference
350 cmReference
Weight
9599 kgReference
30970 to 35375 poundsReference
Front tire
420/85R30Reference
20.8R42Reference
Rear tire
520/85R42Reference
20.8R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 520/85R42Reference
Length
508 cmReference
734 cmReference
Width
254 cmReference
293 cmReference
Height
320 cmReference
Shipping weight
8500 kgReference
14047 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
68 cmReference
Ag front
20.8R42Reference
Ag rear
20.8R42Reference
Operating weight
16046 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
38 cmReference
John Deere 6M 250 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
250Reference
140Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Alternator size
250.0 AhReference
Battery options
295.0 AhReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Capacities
Capacity
6.8 LReference
106.0 LReference
Fuel
1022.0 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
9120 Serial Numbers
2002
1001Reference
2003
10001Reference
2004
20001Reference
2005
30001Reference
2006
40001Reference
2007
50001Reference
Location:
On the top-left of rear hinge memberReference
John Deere 9120 Height
Hood
247 cmReference
Cab
349 cmReference
Exhaust
355 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
54.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
15971 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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