John Deere produces a wide range of tractors from small utility tractors to large row-crop tractors. We have identified the most popular tractor series and provided a comparison of the models within each series
John Deere manufactures agricultural, construction, forestry, and lawn care machinery. Founded in 1837 by a blacksmith of the same name, John Deere continues to be a staple in the agricultural industry and recently listed 85th in the Americas Fortune 500 (307th globally). John Deere is an American corporation with a head office in Moline, Illinois and several major factories all over the globe.
John Deere produces a wide range of tractors from small utility tractors to large row-crop tractors. Popular models of John Deere tractors include the 5E Series, the 5M Series, the 6M Series, the 7R Series, and the 8R Series.
We have created dedicated pages for each of the popular John Deere tractor series. These pages provide informative comparison charts for each model within the series.
5E Tractor Series
John Deere 5E Series are utility tractors used for a variety of tasks on the farm, including mowing, tilling, hauling, and more. These tractors are available in 2WD and MFWD options, with horsepower ranging from 45 to 85.
These tractors can be equipped with a range of implements from loaders and backhoes to mowers and cultivators. These tractors come with a variety of transmission options, including a Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) or PowrReverser transmissions.
John Deere 5E Series Comparison Chart
5045E | 5055E | 5065E | 5075E | 5085E | |
Model Years | 2008-2024 | 2008-2022 | 2008-2022 | 2008-2024 | 2013-2017 |
Current Model | 2015 – 2024 | 2015 – 2022 | 2015 – 2022 | 2023-2024 | 2015-2017 |
Engine | 2.9L 3-Cylinder Diesel | 2.9L 3-Cylinder Diesel | 2.9L 3-Cylinder Diesel | 2.9L 3-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel |
Horsepower | 59 HP | 59 HP | 67 HP | 75 HP | 85 HP |
PTO | 45 HP | 45 HP | 53 HP | 60 HP | 70 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission | Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) | Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) | Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) | Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) | PowrReverser |
Gears | 9 Forward 3 Reverse | 9 Forward 3 Reverse | 9 Forward 3 Reverse | 9 Forward 3 Reverse | 12 Forward Reverse |
Transmission | PowrReverser | PowrReverser | PowrReverser | PowrReverser Plus | |
Gears | 12 Forward Reverse | 12 Forward Reverse | 12 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward 12 Reverse | |
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5M Tractor Series
John Deere 5M Series are mid-size utility tractors used for a wide range of tasks, from mowing and landscaping to hauling and baling. These tractors have horsepower ranging from 75 – 115 HP and come with a variety of transmission options, including a Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) or PowrReverser transmissions.
John Deere 5M Series Comparison Chart
5075M | 5085M | 5090M | 5100M | 5115M | |
Model Years | 2008-2022 | 2008-2018 | 2018- | 2012-2022 | 2012-2022 |
Current Model | 2015-2022 | 2015-2018 | 2018- | 2015-2022 | 2015-2022 |
Engine | 2.9L 3-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel |
Horsepower | 75 HP | 85 HP | 90 HP | 100 HP | 115 HP |
PTO | 57.7 HP | 70 HP | 75 HP | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission | SyncShuttle | PowrReverser | SyncShuttle Plus | PowrReverser | PowrReverser |
Gears | 12 Forward 4 Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse | 12 Forward 4 Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse |
Transmission | PowrReverser | PowrReverser Plus | PowrReverser | PowrReverser Plus | PowrReverser Plus |
Gears | 16 Forward Reverse | 32 Forward 16 Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse | 32 Forward 16 Reverse | 32 Forward 16 Reverse |
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6M Tractor Series
John Deere 6M Series are mid-spec utility tractors used for a wide range of tasks, from baling hay to moving snow, from feeding your herd to roadside mowing. These tractors have horsepower ranging from 105 – 196 HP and come with a variety of transmission options, including a SyncroPlus, PowrQuad, AutoQuad, PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad Plus, CommandQuad or AutoPowr (IVT) transmissions.
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John Deere 6M Series Comparison Chart
6105M | 6115M | 6120M | 6125M | 6130M | |
Model Years | 2013-2015 | 2013-2015 | 2015-2021 | 2013-2015 | 2015-2022 |
Current Model | 2013-2015 | 2013-2015 | 2020-2021 | 2013-2015 | 2020-2022 |
Engine | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel |
Horsepower | 105 HP | 115 HP | 120 HP | 125 HP | 130 HP |
PTO | 86 HP | 95 HP | 94 HP | 102 HP | 101 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD |
Transmission | SyncroPlus | SyncroPlus | PowrQuad | SyncroPlus | PowrQuad |
Gears | 12 Forward 4 Reverse | 12 Forward 4 Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse | 12 Forward 4 Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse |
Transmission | PowrQuad | PowrQuad | AutoQuad | PowrQuad | AutoQuad |
Gears | 16 Forward Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse |
Transmission | PowrQuad Plus | PowrQuad Plus | CommandQuad | PowrQuad Plus | CommandQuad |
Gears | 24 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse |
Transmission(s) | AutoQuad Plus | AutoQuad Plus | AutoPowr (IVT) | AutoQuad Plus | AutoPowr (IVT) |
Gears | 24 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
6140M | 6145M | 6155M | 6175M | 6195M | |
Model Years | 2020- | 2015-2021 | 2015-2022 | 2015-2021 | 2015-2022 |
Current Model | 2020- | 2020-2021 | 2020-2022 | 2020-2021 | 2020-2022 |
Engine | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel | 4.5L 4-Cylinder Diesel | 6.8L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 6.8L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 6.8L 6-Cylinder Diesel |
Horsepower | 140 HP | 145 HP | 155 HP | 175 HP | 196 HP |
PTO | 109 HP | 116 HP | 125 HP | 141 HP | 159 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission | PowrQuad | PowrQuad | PowrQuad | PowrQuad | PowrQuad |
Gears | 16 Forward Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse | 16 Forward Reverse |
Transmission | AutoQuad | AutoQuad | AutoQuad | AutoQuad | AutoQuad |
Gears | 24 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse | 20 Forward Reverse | 20 Forward Reverse | 20 Forward Reverse |
Transmission | CommandQuad | CommandQuad | CommandQuad | CommandQuad | CommandQuad |
Gears | 24 Forward Reverse | 24 Forward Reverse | 20 Forward Reverse | 20 Forward Reverse | 20 Forward Reverse |
Transmission | AutoPowr (IVT) | AutoPowr (IVT) | |||
Gears | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse | |||
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7R Tractor Series
John Deere 7R Series are multi-functional large horsepower row crop tractors used for a wide range of tasks, including row-crop, livestock or dairy operations . These tractors have horsepower ranging from 210 – 350 HP and come with a variety of transmission options, including either an e23 PowerShift or Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) transmission.
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John Deere 7R Series Comparison Chart
7R 210 | 7R 230 | 7R 250 | 7R 270 | 7R 290 | |
Model Years | 2019- | 2019- | 2019- | 2019- | 2015-2022 |
Current Model | 2019- | 2019- | 2019- | 2019- | 2020-2022 |
Engine | 6.8L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 6.8L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 6.8L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 6.8L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel |
Horsepower | 210 HP | 230 HP | 250 HP | 270 HP | 290 HP |
PTO | 189 HP | 189 HP | 205 HP | 224 HP | 242 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift |
Gears | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse |
Transmission | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Gears | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
7R 310 | 7R 330 | 7R 350 | |
Model Years | 2019- | 2019- | 2021- |
Current Model | 2019- | 2019- | 2021- |
Engine | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel |
Horsepower | 310 HP | 330 HP | 350 HP |
PTO | 260 HP | 260 HP | 260 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift |
Gears | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse |
Transmission | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Gears | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
8R Tractor Series
John Deere 8R Series are high-horsepower row crop tractors used for tilling, planting, and hauling. With a number of wheel and track configurations, horsepower and transmission options, the 8R series has something for any farm or farm operation. These tractors have horsepower ranging from 230 – 410 HP and come with a variety of transmission options, including either an e23 PowerShift
Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) or Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) transmission
Variants of the 8R Series include, Wheeled, Two-Track (T) and Four-Track (X) models.
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John Deere 8R Series Comparison Chart
8R 230 | 8R 250 | 8R 280 | 8R 310 | |
Variants | 8RT 310: Two-Track 8RX 310: Four-Track | |||
Model Years | 2019- | 2019- | 2019- | 2019- |
Current Model | 2019-2023 | 2019-2023 | 2019-2023 | 2019-2023 |
Engine | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel |
Horsepower | 230 HP | 250 HP | 280 HP | 310 HP |
PTO | 182 HP | 200 HP | 228 HP | 257 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift |
Gears | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse |
Transmission | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Gears | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
8R 340 | 8R 370 | 8R 410 | |
Variants | 8RT 340: Two-Track 8RX 340: Four-Track | 8RT 370: Two-Track 8RX 370: Four-Track | 8RT 410: Two-Track 8RX 410: Four-Track |
Model Years | 2019 | 2019- | 2019- |
Current Model | 2019-2023 | 2019-2023 | 2019-2023 |
Engine | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel | 9.0L 6-Cylinder Diesel |
Horsepower | 340 HP | 370 HP | 410 HP |
PTO | 284 HP | 310 HP | 310 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift | e23 PowerShift |
Gears | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse | 23 Forward 11 Reverse |
Transmission | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Gears | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse | Infinite Forward Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
9R Tractor Series
Key features of the 9R Series Tractors include the PowerTech PSS 13.5L engine, which delivers high horsepower and torque while also being fuel-efficient. The CommandView III Cab provides a comfortable and convenient operator environment, while the ActiveCommand Steering system offers improved maneuverability and control.
Additionally, the 9R Series Tractors come equipped with JDLink telematics technology, which allows for remote machine monitoring and diagnostics, and multiple transmission options, including a 16-speed PowerShift or e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager.
Variants of the 9R Series include, Wheeled, Two-Track (T) and Four-Track (X) models.
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John Deere 9R Series Comparison Chart
9R 390 | 9R 440 | 9R 490 | |
Variants | 9RX 490: Four-Track | ||
Model Years | 2021- | 2021- | 2021- |
Current Model | 2021- | 2021- | 2021- |
Engine | 13.6L 6-cyl diesel | 13.6L 6-cyl diesel | 13.6L 6-cyl diesel |
Horsepower | 384.9 HP | 434.5 HP | 482.8 HP |
PTO | 335 HP | 335 HP | 335 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD (9R 490) Articulated Crawler (9RX 490) |
Transmission | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift |
Gears | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
9R 540 | 9R 590 | 9R 640 | |
Variants | 9RX 540: Four-Track | 9RX 590: Four-Track | 9RX 640: Four-Track |
Model Years | 2021- | 2021- | 2021- |
Current Model | 2021- | 2021- | 2021- |
Engine | 13.6L 6-cyl diesel | 13.6L 6-cyl diesel | 13.6L 6-cyl diesel |
Horsepower | 532.4 HP | 582 HP | 631.6 HP |
PTO | 335 HP | 335 HP | 335 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | 4WD (9R 540) Articulated Crawler (9RX 540) | 4WD (9R 590) Articulated Crawler (9RX 590) | 4WD (9R 540) Articulated Crawler (9RX 590) |
Transmission | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift |
Gears | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
9470RX | 9520RX | 9570RX | 9620RX | |
Model Years | 2016 – 2021 | 2016 – 2021 | 2016 – 2021 | 2016 – 2021 |
Engine | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel |
Horsepower | 470 HP | 520 HP | 570 HP | 620 HP |
PTO | 363.6 HP | 363.6 HP | 355.9 HP | 357.9 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | Articulated Crawler | Articulated Crawler | Articulated Crawler | Articulated Crawler |
Transmission | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift |
Gears | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
9460RT | 9470RT | 9510RT | |
Model Years | 2012 – 2014 | 2015- | 2012 – 2014 |
Engine | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel |
Horsepower | 460 HP | 470 HP | 510 HP |
PTO | 319 HP | 329 HP | 319 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | Articulated Crawler | Articulated Crawler | Articulated Crawler |
Transmission | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift |
Gears | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
9520RT | 9560RT | 9570RT | |
Model Years | 2015- | 2012 – 2014 | 2015- |
Engine | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel | 13.5L 6-cyl diesel |
Horsepower | 520 HP | 560 HP | 570 HP |
PTO | 329 HP | 319 HP | 329 HP |
Drivetrain(s) | Articulated Crawler | Articulated Crawler | Articulated Crawler |
Transmission | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift | e18 PowerShift |
Gears | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse | 18 Forward 6 Reverse |
For Sale | Current Listings | Current Listings | Current Listings |
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