The John Deere 6M 250 tractor has 250 hp engine horsepower and 229 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower250 hp
PTO horsepower229 hp
Drawbar horsepower195 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque860 lb-ft
Operating weight21,164 lb
John Deere 6M 250 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
250 hp
PTO horsepower
229 hp
Drawbar horsepower
195 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine torque
860 lb-ft
Engine displacement
6.8 L
Operating weight
21,164 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
250 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
229 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
195 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
21,164 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 6M 250 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For power comparison, the John Deere 6M 250 sits at 250 hp engine horsepower with 229 hp available at the PTO.
PTO note
The John Deere 6M 250’s 229 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,100 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 6M 250’s 195 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
Using 21,164 lb operating weight and 250 hp engine power, the John Deere 6M 250 comes out at roughly 84.7 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 6M 250’s 6.8 L engine makes 250 hp, or about 36.8 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 6M 250 combines 860 lb-ft of torque with a 2,100 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a lower-speed tractor engine setup.
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.
