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6M 250
John Deere 6M 250 tractor studio image highlighting cab, lighting, and heavy‑duty front linkage
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John Deere 6M 250 tractor studio image highlighting cab, lighting, and heavy‑duty front linkage
John Deere tractor parked with folded blue cultivator discs on farmland after fieldwork
John Deere tractor cultivating a large open field with a blue soil preparation implement
John Deere tractor towing a liquid slurry tanker on a rural road near farm buildings

John Deere 6M 250 Tractor available through IPSO

Overview:

  • 281 hp (206 kW) max power (ECE-R120) with IPM
  • 6.8-litre engine with 6 cylinders
  • 9.3 t av. weight and 2,900 mm wheelbase
  • AutoPowr™ or e19™ Transmission

The John Deere 6M 250 is engineered for heavy-duty work with up to 281 hp, high hydraulic flow, maximum lift capacity and expert-level Precision Ag on demand. It’s the ultimate John Deere tractor for large-scale farming and demanding applications.

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Why 6M 250?

Heavy-Duty Performance

Push limits with up to 281 hp in the largest Extra Large frame 6M model, 9.3 t base weight, and a Sport Package Plus for ultimate transport and field productivity. The 6M Extra Large Frame is engineered for heavy-duty work, combining power, comfort, and efficiency in one machine.

John Deere 6M Series tractor pulling a heavy tillage implement across a stubble field under cloudy skies.

Hydraulic Muscle

Up to 195 l/min hydraulic flow and multiple PTO options give you the versatility to power the toughest implements. Whether it’s heavy lifting or demanding applications, this tractor delivers the hydraulic performance you need to stay ahead.

John Deere 6M Series tractor cultivating a field with a large blue roller implement attached.

Travel in Comfort

TLS™ Plus front suspension, mechanical cab suspension plus an impressive ratio of 33 kg per hp ensure superior stability, acceleration and comfort on any terrain. Combined with advanced steering precision and ergonomic cab design, the 6M Xtra Large Frame keeps you productive all day long.

John Deere tractor towing a large silver tanker trailer on a rural road beside farmland under cloudy skies.

Technical Specifications

Key Features
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 60-cc pump: 155 L/min 41 gpm Optional: 85-cc pump: 195 L/min 51 gpm
Engine Model
PowerTech™ PSS
Displacement
418 see you in
Rated Engine Power
247 hp
Rated Engine Power
250 PS
Maximum Engine Power
202 kW
Base Machine Weight
21164 lb
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
3N/3
Engine Make
John Deere PowerTech™ PSS
Engine Family
SJDXL06.8309
Displacement
6.8 L
Rated Engine Power
184 kW
Maximum Engine Power
271 hp
Maximum Engine Power
275 PS
Base Machine Weight
9600 kg
Transmission Type
Standard: Infinitely variable transmission (IVT™) 40 km/h Optional: IVT™ 50 km/h Standard: e19™ Powershift™ 40 km/h Optional: e19™ 50 km/h
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO) (10) ▾
Rated PTO Power
195 hp
Rated PTO Power
197 PS
Rated PTO Power with IPM
215 PS
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1,000)
1960 / 1960
PTO Clutch
Multi-disk
Rated PTO Power
145 kW
Rated PTO Power with IPM
212 hp
Economy PTO Speeds
540 rpm
Engagement Method
In-cab switch and optional external fender-mounted remote control
Number of Splines
6 and 21
Hydraulics (6) ▾
Hydraulic System Type
Standard/optional: Pressure-and-flow compensated (PFC) system with Load Sensing function
Maximum Operating Pressure
2973 PSI
Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
3
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 60-cc pump: 155 L/min 41 gpm Optional: 85-cc pump: 195 L/min 51 gpm
Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
Standard: Two ISO couplers Optional: Two to four ISO couplers
SCV Control
Mechanical/electrical
Engine (35) ▾
Engine Make
John Deere PowerTech™ PSS
Engine Family
SJDXL06.8309
Displacement
418 see you in
Aspiration
Dual turbochargers, variable geometry turbo with fixed geometry turbo in series
Cylinder Liners
Wet-liner
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)
Additional engine power (hp ISO) at 2100 rpm: 14.9 kW 20 hp
Rated Engine Power
247 hp
Rated Engine Power
250 PS
Rated Engine Power with IPM
199 kW
Engine Torque at Rated Speed
1171 Nothing much
Maximum Engine Power
271 hp
Maximum Engine Power
275 PS
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
206 kW
Maximum Engine Torque
1171 Nm
Power Bulge
10 %
Lubrication
Pressure lubrication
Fuel type
ultra-low sulphur diesel
Torque Rise
40 %
Engine Model
PowerTech™ PSS
Emissions Certifications
Final Tier 4
Displacement
6.8 L
Number of Cylinders
6
Aftertreatment Type
Diesel particle filter (DPF) with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
Rated Engine Speed
2100 rpm
Rated Engine Power
184 kW
Rated Engine Power with IPM
271 hp
Rated Engine Power with IPM
275 PS
Maximum Engine Speed
1900 rpm
Maximum Engine Power
202 kW
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
277 hp
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
281 PS
Constant Power Range
1,550 - 2,100 rpm
Bore and Stroke
4.2 x 5.0 in
Cooling System Type
Liquid
Air Filter Type
Dry-filter type air filter with pre-cleaning
Dimensions & Weights (16) ▾
Wheelbase
114 in
Base Machine Weight
21164 lb
Overall Height
126 in
Transport Height
126 in
Overall Width
100.3 in
Overall Length
200.2 in
Front Axle Ground Clearance
21.4 in
Maximum Permissible Weight
31306 lb
Wheelbase
2900 mm
Base Machine Weight
9600 kg
Overall Height
3200 mm
Transport Height
3200 mm
Overall Width
2550 mm
Overall Length
5084 mm
Front Axle Ground Clearance
545 mm
Maximum Permissible Weight
14200 kg
Electrical System (7) ▾
Battery Voltage
12 V
Battery Cold Cranking Amps
1800 CCA
Alternator output
Standard: 14 V/250 amp
Driving Lights
No
Electrical System Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
2x 95 Ah
Working Lights
Yes
Rear Hitch (5) ▾
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
3N/3
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range Directly at Coupling Points
6300 kg /13880 lb
Draft Control Sensing
Electronic Stepper Motor
Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
8,800 kg / 19,400 lb
Sensing Type
Electronics at the lower link
Operator Station (12) ▾
Gearshift Location
Console
Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand
7 degree
Cab Suspension
Optional: Mechanical Cab Suspension (MCS)
Primary Display
Cornerpost display (right-hand A-post) Functionality: Performance monitor and individual settings Optional: CommandCentre™ display Functionality: Machine controls
Cabin volume
106 cu ft
Cab Glass Area
52.2 sq ft
Seat Suspension
Standard: Standard seat with air suspension Optional: Economy seat with mechanical suspension
Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand
15 degree
Instructional Seat
Optional
Radio
Standard: Standard AM/FM stereo
Cabin volume
3 m³
Cab Glass Area
4.85 m²
Transmission (6) ▾
Transmission Type
Standard: Infinitely variable transmission (IVT™) 40 km/h Optional: IVT™ 50 km/h Standard: e19™ Powershift™ 40 km/h Optional: e19™ 50 km/h
Minimum Speed Forward
0.02 mph
Reverser
Electronic left-hand reverser
Maximum Speed Forward
31 mph
Creeper
Not available
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 (6) ▾
Front Hitch Category
3N
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
3300 kg
Number of Front Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
One
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
9700 lb
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points
13007 lb
Electric Power
Seven-pin electrical socket
Capacities (10) ▾
Fuel Tank Capacity
111 lass
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity
6.6 lass
Cooling System Capacity
9 lass
Transmission - Hydraulic System
21.1 lass
Crankcase oil capacity
6.2 lass
Fuel Tank Capacity
420 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity
25 L
Cooling System Capacity
34 L
Transmission - Hydraulic System
80 L
Crankcase oil capacity
23.5 L
Drawbar (2) ▾
Drawbar Category
Category 3
Maximum Vertical Load
1800-3000 kg (3968-6614 lb) Maximum vertical load dependent on drawbar position
Technology Integration (6) ▾
Guidance
Optional: AutoTrac™ with Universal/CommandCentre™ display
Receiver
Universal StarFire™ 7500
Remote Diagnostics
Standard: JDLink™
Secondary Display
10.1 / 12.8 inch Command Centre Display
Connectivity
Standard: JDLink™
ISOBUS Ready
Yes
Additional Information (2) ▾
Country of manufacture
Germany
Date Collected
20-Apr-26
Machine Configuration (2) ▾
Wheel or Track Configuration
Wheel
Drive Type
4WD
Tyres (2) ▾
Front Tyre Size
420/85R30
Rear Tyre Size
520/85R42
Front PTO (6) ▾
PTO speed
1000
Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)
1966 rpm
Maximum PTO Power
115 kW
Front PTO Rotation
Electrohydraulically engaged with oil-cooled, multi-disc design
Maximum PTO Power
154 hp
Maximum PTO Power
156 PS
Rear Axle (4) ▾
Rear Axle Type
Standard: Rack-and-pinion rear axle - 100-mm (3.94 in.) shaft (2550-mm/100.4 in.) Optional: flange-type rear axle Rack-and-pinion rear axle - 100-mm (3.94 in.) shaft (3009-mm/118.5 in.)
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: MFWD Optional: Triple-Link Suspension (TLS) MFWD axle (hydro-pneumatic, permanently active, triple-link, self-levelling suspension with 100-mm [3.9-in.] suspension range) Triple-Link Suspension MFWD with brakes
Front Axle Differential Lock
Standard: Self-locking differential Optional: hydraulically actuated

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