Compare/John Deere 6R 250 vs John Deere 8R 250

John Deere 6R 250 vs John Deere 8R 250

Verdict: John Deere 6R 250 vs John Deere 8R 250

The John Deere 6R 250 and the John Deere 8R 250 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 12,610 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8R 250 holds more fuel (726.7 L vs 410 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6R 250 is the newer design (2024 vs 2019). 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

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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

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Engine

6.8 LDealer

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Emissions stage

Stage VEPA cert

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

6Reference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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

Option 1: 1,171 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference

Interval for engine oil change

750 hoursReference

500 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change

6,000 hoursReference

Cooling system

29.4 LReference

42.3 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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37.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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186.4 kWReference

Engine (max)

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205.1 kWReference

Displacement

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9.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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118 x 136 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

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

Compression

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16.0:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

AutoPowr CVTOEM

e23Reference

Top speed

50 km/hOEM

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Transmission Type

IVTReference

forward and reverse options

IVTReference

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Wheel Drive

MFWDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

Inboard planetary three pinionReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

1,500 hoursReference

Gears

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infinite forward and 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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149.1 kWReference

Type

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infinitely variable transmissionReference

Pressure

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204.0 barReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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317.9 lpmReference

SCV flow

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132.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IVN/IIIReference

Control

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electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9072 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift (at ends)

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5200 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

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1000E@1596Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

2890 mmDealer

305 cmReference

Weight

9648 kgDealer

12610 kgReference

Rear tyres

710/70 R42OEM

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Front tire

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420/90R30Reference

Rear tire

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480/80R46Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

Length

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642 cmReference

Height (cab)

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350 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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80 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Rear axle

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119 by 3009 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 365 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel tank

410 LDealer

726.7 LReference

Capacity

415 cu. in.Reference

549 cu. in.Reference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

25 LReference

37.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

6.2 U.S. galReference

6.8 U.S. galReference

General

Make & Model

NJDXL06.8,324Reference

MJDXL09.0,333Reference

SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

ElectronicReference

Drawbar category

Category 3Reference

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Drawbar Maximum vertical load

3,527-6,172 lbReference

4,050 to 6,000 lbReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Radio

StandardReference

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Country of manufacturer

GermanyReference

USAReference

Type of headlight bulb

Standard: Halogen, 65 W\\nOptional: LEDReference

Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nAvailable: LEDReference

Front Axle Type

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Standard: 1,300 Series MFWD\\nOptional: 1,500 Series MFWD\\nILSReference

Display

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Standard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm\\n10 in.Reference

Working lights

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Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED\\n22 LEDReference

Power

Power boost

10 percentReference

Max Power

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275 hpReference

Rated Power

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250 hpReference

PTO

PTO torque rise

40 percentReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

Electrical modulationReference

Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulationReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 rpmReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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PTO Power

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200 hpReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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2,000 engine rpmReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

160 l/minReference

318 l/minReference

Remote Valves

9Reference

6Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

sixReference

6Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

3/3NReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

15,432Reference

6,350.3 kgReference

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

Category 3N ground-engaging front hitch: 5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

1,892 mmReference

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Overall weight

9,300 kgReference

11,702.7 kgReference

Drawbar clearance

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376 mmReference

Turning radius

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5.7 mReference

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

Cab glass area

65.77 sq ftReference

70.18 sq ftReference

Cab space

117.59 cu ftReference

114 cu ftReference

Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Cab Seat Type

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ActiveSeat™ IIReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

Hydrostatic powerReference

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Electrical

Alternator size

250 ampReference

200 ampReference

Battery options

12 VReference

Total cold cranking amps

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

1,850 CCAReference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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330Reference

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 Group 48 tires.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

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.