This page lists available 3-point hitch and rear lift specs for the John Deere 6900. It also lists hitch category Category 2 and rear PTO power 130 hp.
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Rear PTO horsepower130 hp
John Deere 6900 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
Hitch category
Category 2
Rear PTO horsepower
130 hp
Operating weight
11,885 lb (5,391 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
130 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 6900 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Hitch category note
The hitch category, Category 2, is not just a label. It controls what size implements the John Deere 6900 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 130 hp and operating weight is 11,885 lb (5,391 kg)
Rear implement matching
The practical reason to check rear lift on the John Deere 6900 is implement fit. Think rear blade, box blade, rotary cutter, tiller, and ballast box, then compare actual implement weight
John Deere 6900 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the John Deere 6900 rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the John Deere 6900 is the listed rear lift capacity. Use that as the first-pass number for rear implements, not as a front-loader rating.
Is rear lift capacity always measured the same way?
No. For the John Deere 6900, 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.
Can the John Deere 6900 use any rear implement?
No. Start with the Category 2 hitch category, then check implement weight against the listed rear lift capacity.
What rear implements can the John Deere 6900 lift?
Use the listed rear lift capacity as the first filter for implements such as rear blade, box blade, rotary cutter, tiller, and ballast box. Also check hitch category Category 2, rear PTO power 130 hp, and operating weight 11,885 lb (5,391 kg) before choosing the implement.
Is lift capacity enough to size implements for the John Deere 6900?
No. The John Deere 6900 may list the listed rear lift capacity of rear lift, but it also has 130 hp rear PTO power and 11,885 lb (5,391 kg) operating weight, which matter for powered and heavy implements.
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.
