Compare/John Deere 7R 250 vs John Deere 9120

John Deere 7R 250 vs John Deere 9120

Verdict: John Deere 7R 250 vs John Deere 9120

The John Deere 7R 250 and the John Deere 9120 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7R 250 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 245 hp. John Deere 7R 250 is the lighter machine (66 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 7R 250 is the newer design (2019 vs 2002). In short: choose the John Deere 7R 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

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Rated power

250 hp

245 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Gear 14.29 used for pull test.Reference

With 20.8R42 tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic frontReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic articulatedReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

186.4 kWReference

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Engine (max)

205.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

142.6 kWReference

168.5 kWReference

Displacement

6.8 LReference

8.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

116 x 129 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

186.4 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

205.1 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common railReference

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Compression

16.7:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

142.6 kWReference

168.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

160.0 kWReference

182.4 kWReference

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

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Interval for engine oil change

500 hoursReference

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Interval for engine coolant change

6,000 hoursReference

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Cooling system

39.5 LReference

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Engine

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208.8 kWReference

Power

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208.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Coolant capacity

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52.1 LReference

Oil capacity

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132.5 LReference

Transmission

e23Reference

John Deere PowershiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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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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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

152.9 kWReference

171.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

180.4 kWReference

182.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

85.2 LReference

106.0 LReference

Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

85.2 LReference

106.0 LReference

Pressure

204.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Front valves

0 to 1Reference

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Pump flow

223.3 lpmReference

113.6 lpmReference

SCV flow

124.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IV/IVNReference

Control

electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

7847 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIINReference

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Front lift (at ends)

3488 kgReference

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Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

3172 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000E@1750Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

1000:1940Reference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

176.2 kWReference

196.1 kWReference

Valves

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4 or 5Reference

Total flow

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181.7 lpmReference

Rear lift

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6552 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

511.0 LReference

1022.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

26.1 LReference

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Fuel tank

513 LReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

26.2 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

6.9 U.S. galReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

292 cmReference

350 cmReference

Front tire

420/85R34Reference

20.8R42Reference

Rear tire

480/80R50Reference

20.8R42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference

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Length

553 cmReference

734 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

68 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle

119 by 3009 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Ag front

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20.8R42Reference

Ag rear

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20.8R42Reference

Width

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293 cmReference

Shipping weight

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14047 kgReference

Operating weight

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16046 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

John Deere 7R 250 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

140Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

925Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

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Alternator size

210 ampReference

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Battery options

12 VReference

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Total cold cranking amps

With two 925 CCA group 31 batteries: 1,850 CCAReference

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Test results

Fuel use

45.8 l/hourReference

54.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

10235 kgReference

15971 kgReference

General

Make & Model

MJDXL06.8,309Reference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Drawbar Maximum vertical load

1,837 kgReference

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Rear Axle Differential Lock

Full-locking electrohydraulicReference

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Display

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

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Working lights

Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED or 22 LEDReference

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Type of headlight bulb

Standard: 65-W halogen\\nAvailable: LEDReference

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Power

Rated Power

250 hpReference

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Front Hitch Electric Power

Seven-pin connectorReference

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PTO

PTO Power

205 hpReference

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PTO torque rise

40 percentReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

Electric switch with adjustable modulationReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540/540E/1,000 rpmReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

Option 1: 1,950 engine rpm\\nOption 2: 1,940 engine rpmReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

222.3 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

7Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

sixReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3/3N with Quik-Coupler/Reference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3N, ground engagingReference

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Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference

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Dimensions & weight

Drawbar clearance

360 mmReference

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Turning radius

6.7 mReference

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Overall weight

9,979 kgReference

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Weight

65.8 kgReference

30970 to 35375 poundsReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

RCI Group 47/48/49Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab glass area

70.61 sq ftReference

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Cab space

114 cu ftReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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9120 Serial Numbers

2002

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1001Reference

2003

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10001Reference

2004

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20001Reference

2005

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30001Reference

2006

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40001Reference

2007

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50001Reference

Location:

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On the top-left of rear hinge memberReference

John Deere 9120 Height

Hood

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247 cmReference

Cab

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349 cmReference

Exhaust

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355 cmReference

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.