The John Deere 6R 250 tractor has 246.8 hp engine horsepower and 241 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower246.8 hp
PTO horsepower241 hp
Drawbar horsepower229 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque860 lb-ft
Operating weight21,270 lb
John Deere 6R 250 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
246.8 hp
PTO horsepower
241 hp
Drawbar horsepower
229 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine torque
860 lb-ft
Engine displacement
6.8 L
Operating weight
21,270 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
246.8 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
241 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
229 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
21,270 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 6R 250 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere 6R 250 is small: 246.8 hp engine horsepower versus 241 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 6R 250’s 241 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 246.8 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
At 229 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 6R 250 is about 17.8 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 6R 250’s weight-to-power figure is about 86.2 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 6R 250’s 6.8 L engine makes 246.8 hp, or about 36.3 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 6R 250’s 860 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 6.8 L engine size and 2,100 rpm rated speed.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
