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6M 220
John Deere 6M 220 tractor studio shot showing large rear tyres and modern cab design
John Deere tractor pulling a red tillage implement across a dusty harvested field
John Deere tractor mulching crop residue with a wide rear-mounted shredder in a field
John Deere tractor unloading material from a red tipping trailer at an agricultural site
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John Deere 6M 220 tractor studio shot showing large rear tyres and modern cab design
John Deere tractor pulling a red tillage implement across a dusty harvested field
John Deere tractor mulching crop residue with a wide rear-mounted shredder in a field
John Deere tractor unloading material from a red tipping trailer at an agricultural site

John Deere 6M 220 Tractor available through IPSO

Overview:

  • 249 hp (184 kW) max power (ECE-R120) with IPM
  • 6.8-litre engine with 6 cylinders
  • 8.5 t av. weight and 2,800 mm wheelbase
  • PowrQuad™ Plus, AutoQuad™ Plus, e19™ or AutoPowr™ Transmission

The John Deere 6M 220 delivers robust performance, expert-level Precision Ag on demand, advanced transmission options, and 6R-level comfort. Designed for arable farms and contractors, it’s your go-to machine for power and precision.

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Why 6M 220?

Power to Perform

Tackle big jobs with up to 270 hp in the largest 6M Large Frame model, a 2,800 mm wheelbase, and up to 2.05 m rear tyres for superior traction and stability. The 6M Large Frame is built for arable farming and contracting, delivering strength and reliability in every application.

John Deere 6M Series tractor towing a slurry tanker along a rural road bordered by grass and fields.

Predictive Maintenance

Always ready: The new 6M communication bus with 2,000+ data points proactively keeps your 6M ready to perform, ensuring it is able to deliver, when you need it.

John Deere tractor being serviced in a workshop, with a technician inspecting the exposed engine and cooling system.

Comfort Meets Control

Compact CommandARM™, G5 CommandCenter™, and CommandX™ Plus deliver 6R-level comfort with simplified operation. These features make long days in the cab easier, boosting productivity and reducing operator fatigue across all jobs.

Interior view of a John Deere 6M Series tractor cab showing steering wheel, control displays, and stubble field ahead.

Technical Specifications

Key Features
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 114 L/min 30 gpm Optional: 155 L/min 41 gpm
Engine Model
John Deere PowerTech™ PVS
Displacement
418 see you in
Rated Engine Power
217 hp
Rated Engine Power
220 PS
Maximum Engine Power
178 kW
Base Machine Weight
19180 lb
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
Category 3/3N
Engine Make
John Deere
Engine Family
SJDXL04.5317
Displacement
6.8 L
Rated Engine Power
162 kW
Maximum Engine Power
239 hp
Maximum Engine Power
242 PS
Base Machine Weight
8000 kg
Transmission Type
Standard: John Deere 20-speed PowrQuad Plus 40 km/h Optional: John Deere 16-speed PowrQuad Plus 30 km/h John Deere 20-speed AutoQuad Plus 40 km/h & 50 km/h John Deere e19™ PowerShift 40 km/h & 50 km/h AutoPowr™/IVT™ 40 km/h & 50 km/h
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO) (11) ▾
Rated PTO Power
177 hp
Rated PTO Power
180 PS
Rated PTO Power with IPM
102 kW
Economy PTO Speeds
540 rpm
Engagement Method
electrohydraulic switch
Number of Splines
6 and 21
Rated PTO Power
89 kW
Rated PTO Power with IPM
196 hp
Rated PTO Power with IPM
198 PS
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1,000)
1977 / 1972
PTO Clutch
Multi-disk
Hydraulics (7) ▾
Hydraulic System Type
Closed-Centre System with Low Stand-By Pressure and Load-Sensing Control
Maximum Operating Pressure
2973 PSI
Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
4
SCV Control
Hydrostatic
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 114 L/min 30 gpm Optional: 155 L/min 41 gpm
Maximum Operating Pressure
205 bar
Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
3
Engine (37) ▾
Engine Make
John Deere
Engine Family
SJDXL04.5317
Displacement
418 see you in
Aspiration
Turbocharged, variable geometry turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
Cylinder Liners
Wet-liner
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)
20
Rated Engine Power
217 hp
Rated Engine Power
220 PS
Rated Engine Power with IPM
121 kW
Engine Torque at Rated Speed
445 Nothing much
Maximum Engine Power
239 hp
Maximum Engine Power
242 PS
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
130 kW
Maximum Engine Torque
1,025 Nm 756 ft-lb
Power Bulge
10 %
Bore and Stroke
106.5 x 127 mm
Lubrication
Pressure lubrication / greased outer axle bearing
Fuel type
ultra-low sulphur diesel
Torque Rise
40 %
Engine Model
John Deere PowerTech™ PVS
Emissions Certifications
Final Tier 4
Displacement
6.8 L
Number of Cylinders
6
Aftertreatment Type
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) with Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) using DEF
Rated Engine Speed
2100 rpm
Rated Engine Power
162 kW
Rated Engine Power with IPM
239 hp
Rated Engine Power with IPM
242 PS
Maximum Engine Speed
1900 rpm
Maximum Engine Power
178 kW
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
246 hp
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
249 PS
Constant Power Range
1,550 - 2,100 rpm
Bore and Stroke
4.2 x 5.0 in
Compression Ratio
16.7:1
Cooling System Type
Liquid
Air Filter Type
PowerCore ® G2 Air Filter with pre-cleaning
Operator Station (13) ▾
Gearshift Location
Standard: Right Hand Console Optional: CommandArm
Seat Suspension
suspension with automatic weight adjustment
Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand
15 degree
Instructional Seat
Yes
Radio
Standard
Cabin volume
3 m³
Cab Glass Area
4.85 m²
dB(A) Rating
70 dBA
Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand
7 degree
Cab Suspension
Yes
Primary Display
Cornerpost display (right-hand A-post) Functionality: Performance monitor and individual settings Optional: CommandCenter™ display Functionality: Machine controls
Cabin volume
106 cu ft
Cab Glass Area
52.2 sq ft
Dimensions & Weights (16) ▾
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Base Machine Weight
19180 lb
Overall Height
120.5 in
Transport Height
120.5 in
Overall Width
100.3 in
Overall Length
196.2 in
Front Axle Ground Clearance
21.1 in
Maximum Permissible Weight
20944 lb
Wheelbase
2580 mm
Base Machine Weight
8000 kg
Overall Height
2840 mm
Transport Height
2840 mm
Overall Width
2460 mm
Overall Length
4470 mm
Front Axle Ground Clearance
462 mm
Maximum Permissible Weight
9500 kg
Electrical System (7) ▾
Battery Voltage
12 V
Battery Cold Cranking Amps
1150 CCA
Alternator output
125 A / 250 A
Driving Lights
No
Electrical System Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
154 Ah/174 Ah
Working Lights
Yes
Rear Hitch (7) ▾
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
Category 3/3N
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range Directly at Coupling Points
Standard: 5,050 kg 11,130 lb Optional: 5,700 kg 12,560 lb
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point
Standard: 4,600 kg 10,140 lb Optional: 5,150 kg 11,350 lb
Draft Control Sensing
Electronic Stepper Motor
Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
Standard: 8,050 kg 17,740 lb Optional: 9,050 kg 19,950 lb
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
2750 kg (6057 lb) / 3600 kg (7930 lb)
Sensing Type
Electronics at the lower link
Transmission (6) ▾
Transmission Type
Standard: John Deere 20-speed PowrQuad Plus 40 km/h Optional: John Deere 16-speed PowrQuad Plus 30 km/h John Deere 20-speed AutoQuad Plus 40 km/h & 50 km/h John Deere e19™ PowerShift 40 km/h & 50 km/h AutoPowr™/IVT™ 40 km/h & 50 km/h
Minimum Speed Forward
0.03 km/h 0.02 mph
Reverser
Electronic left-hand reverser
Maximum Speed Forward
50 km/h 31 mph
Creeper
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Steering & Brakes (5) ▾
Steering Type
Dynamic Load Sensing, Hydrostatic, Flow Metering
Secondary Brake
Lever on the right-hand side of the console, hydraulically operated, integrated into the rear axle service brake
Handbrake
Integrated parking brake
Primary Brakes
Oil-cooled, self-equalising, self-adjusting, hydraulically actuated
Trailer Brakes
Optional: Air and/or hydraulic
Front Hitch (7) ▾
Front Hitch Category
3N
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
3300 kg
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points
4400 kg
Electric Power
ISOBUS Connector
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
7275 lb
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points
9700 lb
Number of Front Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
1
Capacities (10) ▾
Fuel Tank Capacity
46.2 lass
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity
5.3 lass
Cooling System Capacity
7.4 lass
Transmission - Hydraulic System
19.8 lass
Crankcase oil capacity
6.2 lass
Fuel Tank Capacity
175 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity
13.5 L
Cooling System Capacity
22 L
Transmission - Hydraulic System
60 L
Crankcase oil capacity
17.1 L
Drawbar (2) ▾
Drawbar Category
Category 3
Maximum Vertical Load
3000
Technology Integration (6) ▾
Guidance
Optional: AutoTrac™ with Universal/CommandCentre™ display
Receiver
Universal StarFire™ 7500
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Secondary Display
10.1 / 12.8 inch Command Centre Display
Connectivity
JDLink™ Modem
ISOBUS Ready
Yes
Additional Information (2) ▾
Country of manufacture
Germany
Date Collected
20 Apr 2026
Machine Configuration (2) ▾
Wheel or Track Configuration
Wheel
Drive Type
4WD
Tyres (2) ▾
Front Tyre Size
380/85R24
Rear Tyre Size
460/85R34
Front PTO (7) ▾
PTO speed
1000
Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)
1969 rpm
Maximum PTO Power
66 kW
Front Number of Splines
21
Front PTO Rotation
clockwise rotation (viewed in direction of travel)
Maximum PTO Power
88 hp
Maximum PTO Power
90 PS
Rear Axle (4) ▾
Rear Axle Type
internal planetary three-pinion
Differential Controls
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Electrohydraulically with oil-cooled clutch
Final Drive
Three-stage planetary gear reduction
Front Axle (2) ▾
Front Axle Type
Standard: Mechanical Front Wheel Drive axle Optional: Triple Link Suspension (TLS™)
Front Axle Differential Lock
Yes

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