Compare/John Deere 6R 250 vs John Deere 8570

John Deere 6R 250 vs John Deere 8570

Verdict: John Deere 6R 250 vs John Deere 8570

The John Deere 6R 250 and the John Deere 8570 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 29,564 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 1993). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

142.9 kWReference

Engine

6.8 LDealer

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Emissions stage

Stage VEPA cert

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6Reference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

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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

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Engine (gross)

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186.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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142.9 kWReference

Displacement

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7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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116 x 121 mmReference

Power (gross)

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186.4 kWReference

Compression

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15.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

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12Reference

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

Transmission

AutoPowr CVTOEM

PowrSyncReference

Top speed

50 km/hOEM

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Transmission Type

IVTReference

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forward and reverse options

IVTReference

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Wheel Drive

MFWDReference

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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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24 forward and 6 reverseReference

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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155.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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143.8 LReference

Type

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two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

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174.4 barReference

Rear valves

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3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

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169.6 lpmReference

SCV flow

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126.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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3 (optional)Reference

Control

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draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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6794 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independent (optional)Reference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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172.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

2890 mmDealer

340 cmReference

Weight

9648 kgDealer

14560 kgReference

Rear tyres

710/70 R42OEM

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Front tire

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24.5R-32Reference

Rear tire

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24.5R-32Reference

Ag front

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18.4R-46Reference

Ag rear

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18.4R-46Reference

Length

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683 cmReference

Shipping weight

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13410 kgReference

Front axle

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99 by 3048 mmReference

Rear axle

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99 by 3048 mmReference

Capacities

Fuel tank

410 LDealer

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Capacity

415 cu. in.Reference

143.8 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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832.7 LReference

General

Make & Model

NJDXL06.8,324Reference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Drawbar category

Category 3Reference

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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

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Type of headlight bulb

Standard: Halogen, 65 W\\nOptional: LEDReference

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Power

Power boost

10 percentReference

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PTO

PTO torque rise

40 percentReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

Electrical modulationReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 rpmReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

160 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

9Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

sixReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

3/3NReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

15,432Reference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3NReference

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Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

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

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

1,892 mmReference

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Overall weight

9,300 kgReference

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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

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab glass area

65.77 sq ftReference

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Cab space

117.59 cu ftReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

Hydrostatic powerReference

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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

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Ground

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negativeReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Overview

Manufacturer

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John DeereReference

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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

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inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

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.