Head to head · Utility

John Deere 3255 vs John Deere 6140R

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 3255

Utility

power
105 hp
displacement
359 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 3255 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 6140R

Utility

power
134 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
20
Full 6140R specs
John DeereJohn Deere 3255
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 6140R higher · +29 hp (+28%)
3255105 hp
6140R134 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3255 is in the 85th percentile; 6140R is in the 91st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6140R higher · +55 ci (+15%)
3255359 ci
6140R414 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3255 is in the 87th percentile; 6140R is in the 91st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
32556
6140R6
Median Utility Tractor4

3255 is in the 93rd percentile; 6140R is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6140R higher · +4 (+25%)
325516
6140R20
Median Utility Tractor12

3255 is in the 73rd percentile; 6140R is in the 86th · 4,941 models

3255 (A)6140R (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model32556140R—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recordedPowerTech PVX—
Power Output105hp134hp▲ 6140R+29 hp · +28%
Rated RPM2,198RPM2,100RPM▲ 3255+98 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement359ci414ci▲ 6140R+55 ci · +15%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 6140R+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
TypeTSS High-LowPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
LengthNot recorded194in—
WidthNot recorded100in—
HeightNot recorded116in—
Operating Weight11,730lb14,760lb▲ 6140R+3,030 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
System TypeClosed centerClosed center pressure and flow compensated—
Pump Flow Capacity20.5gpm30.9gpm▲ 6140R+10.4 gpm · +51%
Pressure1,450psi2,799psi▲ 6140R+1,349 psi · +93%
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 2Category 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity6,965lb8,216lb▲ 6140R+1,251 lb · +18%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDMFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
Coolant4.5gal7.5gal▲ 6140R+3 gal · +67%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 3255John Deere 6140RDifference
TypeFour-post ROPS or Sound-Gard body and cab (optional)Cab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 85th percentile (105 hp)B · 91st percentile (134 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 87th percentile (359 ci)B · 91st percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 89th percentile (11,730 lb)B · 93rd percentile (14,760 lb)
A · 3255B · 6140RMedian Utility Tractor
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