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John Deere 6R 165 vs John Deere 8100

Verdict: John Deere 6R 165 vs John Deere 8100

The John Deere 6R 165 and the John Deere 8100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6R 165 leads on rated power with 162 hp against 160 hp. John Deere 6R 165 is the lighter machine (7,100 kg vs 16,435 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6R 165 is the newer design (2022 vs 1995). In short: choose the John Deere 6R 165 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8100 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 6R 165 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8100 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
162 hp
160 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
121.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
133.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
121.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
133.0 kWReference
Torque
772.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6Reference
Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 773 NmReference
Interval for engine oil change
750 hoursReference
Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hoursReference
Cooling system
28 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
105.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
Compression
15.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
140.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
27.3 LReference
Max power
105.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
119.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere IVTReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission Type
IVTReference
forward and reverse options
IVTReference
Wheel Drive
MFWDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
Inboard planetary three pinionReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hoursReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
96.2 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
Type
continuously-variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Pump flow
155.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
4169 kgReference
6425 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
3299 kgReference
PTO (tested)
133.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
140.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
SCV flow
113.6 lpmReference
Control
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
276 cmReference
Weight
7100 kgReference
16435 to 18914 poundsReference
2WD Wheelbase
311 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
294 cmReference
Front tire
11.00-24Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4R46Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference
Length
524 cmReference
Height
305 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
58 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
80 cmReference
Optional short axle rear axle
99 by 2806 mmReference
Standard axle rear axle
99 by 3009 mmReference
Optional large axle rear axle
110 by 3009 mmReference
2WD Front tread
152 to 213 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
2WD Shipping
7454 kgReference
4WD Shipping
8108 kgReference
Operating
8579 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Alternator size
200 ampReference
Battery options
12 VReference
Total cold cranking amps
1,230 CCA\\nWith cold weather package or IVT: 1,400 CCAReference
Charging amps
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
General
Make & Model
NJDXL06.8,324Reference
SCV control
Joystick: AvailableReference
Drawbar category
Category 2Reference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
3,085-5,400 lbReference
Rear Axle Differential Lock
ElectrohydraulicReference
Radio
StandardReference
Country of manufacturer
GermanyReference
Type of headlight bulb
Standard: 65-W halogen W\\nOptional: LEDReference
Capacities
Capacity
415 cu. in.Reference
140.0 LReference
Fuel tank
270 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
16 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
6.2 U.S. galReference
Fuel
511.0 LReference
Front hubs
3.0 LReference
Front diff.
10.9 LReference
Power
Max Power
182 hpReference
Rated Power
165 hpReference
Power boost
10 percentReference
PTO
PTO Power
129 hpReference
PTO torque rise
40 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
Electrical modulationReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 rpmReference
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
155 l/minReference
Remote Valves
8Reference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
fiveReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
3/3NReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
9,193Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
ElectrohydraulicReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3NReference
Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points
At hook ends: 3,300 kg\\n7,275 lbReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Width
1,662 mmReference
Overall weight
7,100.1 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
480/80R42 R1/R1W RadialReference
Rear wheel tread range
MFWD: 1,524-2,235 mm 60-88 in.\\nTLS: 1,524-2,235 mm 60-88 in.Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Cab glass area
65.77 sq ftReference
Cab space
117.59 cu ftReference
Seat Suspension
AvailableReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
Hydrostatic powerReference
8100 Serial Number Location
8100 Serial Numbers
1995
1001Reference
1996
4001Reference
1997
10001Reference
1998
20001Reference
1999
24001Reference
Test results
Fuel use
34.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
9791 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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