Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 6140M vs Massey Ferguson 6255

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 6140M

Row Crop

power
127 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full 6140M specs
Massey Ferguson 6255 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 6255

Row Crop

power
85.3 hp
displacement
243 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
32
Full 6255 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 6140M
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 6255

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 6140M higher · +41.7 hp (+49%)
6140M127 hp
625585.3 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6140M is in the 44th percentile; 6255 is in the 16th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6140M higher · +33 ci (+14%)
6140M276 ci
6255243 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6140M is in the 25th percentile; 6255 is in the 15th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6140M4
62554
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6140M is in the 17th percentile; 6255 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6255 higher · +8 (+33%)
6140M24
625532
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6140M is in the 81st percentile; 6255 is in the 91st · 1,200 models

6140M (A)6255 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model6140M6255—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelPowerTech PVXNot recorded—
Power Output127hp85.3hp▲ 6140M+41.7 hp · +49%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 6255+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci243ci▲ 6140M+33 ci · +14%
Bore4.2in3.9in▲ 6140M+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
TypePowrQuad-Plus DieselManual / Partial Power-Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
Height114inNot recorded—
Operating Weight11,970lb9,985lb▲ 6140M+1,985 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
System TypeOpen center pressure compensatedOpen Center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded13.6R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded16.9R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point Hitch II/IIINNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 2—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity9,225lb8,475lb▲ 6140M+750 lb · +9%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals which can be locked togetherNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
Coolant7.3gal4.5gal▲ 6140M+2.8 gal · +62%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6140MMassey Ferguson 6255Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPS or Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 44th percentile (127 hp)B · 16th percentile (85.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 25th percentile (276 ci)B · 15th percentile (243 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 81st percentile (24)B · 91st percentile (32)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 48th percentile (11,970 lb)B · 31st percentile (9,985 lb)
A · 6140MB · 6255Median Row Crop Tractor
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