Quick answer:
The John Deere 6M 125 tractor has 123.4 hp engine horsepower and 97 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower123.4 hp
PTO horsepower97 hp
Drawbar horsepower98.3 hp
Rated RPM1,600 rpm
Torque431 lb-ft
Operating weight13,779 lb
John Deere 6M 125 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 123.4 hp |
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| PTO horsepower | 97 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 98.3 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 431 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 4.5 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 13,779 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 6M 125 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With PTO power at roughly 78.6% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 6M 125 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work. |
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| PTO note | The John Deere 6M 125’s 97 hp PTO rating should be read with its 1,600 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 6M 125’s 98.3 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 13,779 lb operating weight and 123.4 hp engine power, the John Deere 6M 125 comes out at roughly 111.7 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 6M 125’s engine setup is engine model John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder, 4.5 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 1,600 rpm, matching its mid-size tractor horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 6M 125’s 431 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 4.5 L engine size and 1,600 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.







