Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 6170R vs John Deere 8100

John Deere 6170R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 6170R

Row Crop

power
163 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
20
Full 6170R specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8100

Row Crop

power
160 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8100 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 6170R higher · +3 hp (+2%)
6170R163 hp
8100160 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6170R is in the 63rd percentile; 8100 is in the 62nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8100 higher · +52 ci (+13%)
6170R414 ci
8100466 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6170R is in the 66th percentile; 8100 is in the 82nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6170R6
81006
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6170R is in the 50th percentile; 8100 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6170R higher · +4 (+25%)
6170R20
810016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6170R is in the 70th percentile; 8100 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

6170R (A)8100 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model6170R8100—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVXNot recorded—
Power Output163hp160hp▲ 6170R+3 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8100+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement414ci466ci▲ 8100+52 ci · +13%
Bore4.2in4.6in▲ 8100+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5in4.8in▲ 6170R+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled power shiftFull power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
Length199in207in▲ 8100+8 in · +4%
Width100inNot recorded—
Height124in120in▲ 6170R+4 in · +3%
Operating Weight18,255lb16,435lb▲ 6170R+1,820 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
System TypePressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
TypeIndependent (Front and Rear)Independent—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
Front Tire Size420/90R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory IIIIII/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity11,310lb10,401lb▲ 6170R+909 lb · +9%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeDiscDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
Coolant7.4gal7.2gal▲ 6170R+0.2 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6170RJohn Deere 8100Difference
TypeComfortView cab (standard)CommandView Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 63rd percentile (163 hp)B · 62nd percentile (160 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 66th percentile (414 ci)B · 82nd percentile (466 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 70th percentile (20)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 79th percentile (18,255 lb)B · 72nd percentile (16,435 lb)
A · 6170RB · 8100Median Row Crop Tractor
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