Compare/John Deere 6R 250 vs John Deere 7250R

John Deere 6R 250 vs John Deere 7250R

Verdict: John Deere 6R 250 vs John Deere 7250R

The John Deere 6R 250 and the John Deere 7250R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 250 hp. John Deere 6R 250 is the lighter machine (9,648 kg vs 12,058 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6R 250 is the newer design (2024 vs 2014). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

250 hp

Confidence

86%

98%

Guide price

£205,000

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Engine

Rated power

184 kW (247 hp)Dealer

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Max power

221 kW (300 hp)Test lab

142.6 kWReference

Engine

6.8 LDealer

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Emissions stage

Stage VEPA cert

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

6Reference

6 cylinderReference

Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

Tier 4 | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 1,167 NmReference

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Interval for engine oil change

750 hoursReference

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Interval for engine coolant change

6,000 hoursReference

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Cooling system

29.4 LReference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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186.4 kWReference

Engine (max)

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205.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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142.6 kWReference

Displacement

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6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier 4Reference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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186.4 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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205.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high pressure common railReference

Air cleaner

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two stage dryReference

Compression

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16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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160.0 kWReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16.7:1Reference

Transmission

AutoPowr CVTOEM

John Deere AutoPowr IVTReference

Top speed

50 km/hOEM

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Transmission Type

IVTReference

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

IVTReference

full power shift - 23F x 11R | IVT -infinite forward and reverseReference

Wheel Drive

MFWDReference

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

Inboard planetary three pinionReference

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Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

1,500 hoursReference

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Gears

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infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO speeds

540E/1000/1000EOEM

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Hydraulic flow

160 L/minDealer

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Rear lift capacity

9,500 kgOEM

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PTO power

171 kW (229 hp)Dealer

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PTO (claimed)

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152.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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180.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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20.1 LReference

Type

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infinitely variable transmissionReference

Pressure

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204.0 barReference

Rear valves

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3 to 6Reference

Mid valves

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0 to 3Reference

Front valves

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0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

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223.3 lpmReference

Rear SCV flow

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132.5 lpmReference

Front SCV flow

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124.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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III/IIINReference

Control

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electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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10206 kgReference

Rear Arms

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hydraulic center link (optional)Reference

Front Hitch

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IIIN (optional)Reference

Front lift (at ends)

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5200 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 3 adjustable swinging drawbar. Optional heavy-duty support.Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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176.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

2890 mmDealer

292 cmReference

Weight

9648 kgDealer

12058 kgReference

Rear tyres

710/70 R42OEM

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Front tire

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380/80R38Reference

Rear tire

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480/80R50Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 380/80R38. Rear: 480/80R50Reference

Length

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551 cmReference

Height (cab)

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335 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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63 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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63 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

Front axle

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Triple-Link Suspension PlusReference

Rear axle

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119 by 3009 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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241 to 298 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel tank

410 LDealer

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Capacity

415 cu. in.Reference

20.1 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

25 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

6.2 U.S. galReference

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Fuel

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541.3 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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25.7 LReference

General

Make & Model

NJDXL06.8,324Reference

John DeereReference

SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

JoystickReference

Drawbar category

Category 3Reference

Cat. 3 adjustable swinging drawbar. Optional heavy-duty support.Reference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

3,527-6,172 lbReference

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Rear Axle Differential Lock

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Radio

StandardReference

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Country of manufacturer

GermanyReference

Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Type of headlight bulb

Standard: Halogen, 65 W\\nOptional: LEDReference

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Front Axle Type

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1,300 MFWD | Triple-Link Suspension PlusReference

Power

Power boost

10 percentReference

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Rated Power

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250 hpReference

PTO

PTO torque rise

40 percentReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

Electrical modulationReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 rpmReference

1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

PTO Power

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205 hpReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

160 l/minReference

59 gpmReference

Remote Valves

9Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

sixReference

3 to 6 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

3/3NReference

Category III/IIINReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

15,432Reference

10,205.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

ElectrohydraulicReference

electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3NReference

Category IIIN (optional)Reference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

At hook ends: 3,300 kg\\n7,275 lbReference

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Capacity Valves

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24 valveReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed-center pressure and flow compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,958 psiReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

1,892 mmReference

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Overall weight

9,300 kgReference

12,058.7 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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335.3 cmReference

Overall Length

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551.2 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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63.5 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

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43.2 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

520/85R42 R1WReference

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Rear wheel tread range

MFWD: With TLS and brakes: 2,370 in.\\n93.3 in.Reference

95 to 117.4 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

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60 to 88 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab glass area

65.77 sq ftReference

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Cab space

117.59 cu ftReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

TRUEReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

Hydrostatic powerReference

hydrostatic power, ActiveCommand Steering optionalReference

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Electrical

Alternator size

250 ampReference

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Battery options

12 VReference

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Total cold cranking amps

1,850 CCA\\nWith cold weather package or IVT: 1,400 CCAReference

925 CCAReference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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240 (optional)Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Overview

Manufacturer

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John DeereReference

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With 50 KPH speed option.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front (optional)Reference

Steering

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ActiveCommand Steering optionalReference

Trailer brakes

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dual-line air (optional)Reference

John Deere 7250R attachments

7250R Serial Numbers

Location:

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Right side of tractor frame above front axle.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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45.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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10235 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.