The John Deere 6225 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 3,300 lb (1,497 kg). It also lists hitch category Category 2 and rear PTO power 78 hp.
Best rear lift figure3,300 lb (1,497 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Rear PTO horsepower78 hp
John Deere 6225 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
3,300 lb (1,497 kg)
Hitch category
Category 2
Rear PTO horsepower
78 hp
Operating weight
8,333 lb (3,780 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
3,300 lb
Average
8,101 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
78 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 6225 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
The John Deere 6225 rear hitch spec points to 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) for 3-point hitch lift capacity. Use that number before assuming a heavy rear implement will lift safely
Hitch category note
The hitch category, Category 2, is not just a label. It controls what size implements the John Deere 6225 is designed to connect to
PTO and weight context
Rear lift tells you what the hitch can raise, while PTO horsepower and tractor weight tell you more about whether the setup makes sense. For this model, rear PTO horsepower is 78 hp and operating weight is 8,333 lb (3,780 kg)
Rear implement matching
The practical reason to check rear lift on the John Deere 6225 is implement fit. Think rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box, then compare actual implement weight
John Deere 6225 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How strong is the John Deere 6225 3-point hitch?
The John Deere 6225 hitch data points to 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) for 3-point hitch lift capacity. In practical terms, this puts it in utility rear-lift tractor territory.
Is rear lift capacity always measured the same way?
No. For the John Deere 6225, check whether the figure is measured at the hitch ends or 24 in / 610 mm behind the hitch. The behind-the-hitch number is usually more realistic.
What hitch category is the John Deere 6225?
The listed hitch category for the John Deere 6225 is Category 2. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
How should I match rear implements to the John Deere 6225?
Start with 3,300 lb (1,497 kg) for 3-point hitch lift capacity, then compare the actual implement weight and overhang. Typical checks include rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box.
What other specs matter besides John Deere 6225 hitch lift?
Rear PTO horsepower (78 hp) and operating weight (8,333 lb (3,780 kg)) matter because a tractor can sometimes lift more than it should comfortably run or carry in rough conditions.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
