Head to head · Utility

John Deere 6215 vs Yanmar LX490

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 6215

Utility

power
97 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 6215 specs
Yanmar LX490 Tractor
YanmarModel B

Yanmar LX490

Sub-Compact

power
48.5 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LX490 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 6215
vs
YanmarYanmar LX490

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 6215 higher · +48.5 hp (+100%)
621597 hp
LX49048.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

6215 is in the 82nd percentile; LX490 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6215 higher · +154 ci (+126%)
6215276 ci
LX490122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

6215 is in the 81st percentile; LX490 is in the 29th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
62154
LX4904
Median Utility Tractor4

6215 is in the 50th percentile; LX490 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 6215 higher · +4,484 lb (+124%)
62158,102 lb
LX4903,618 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

6215 is in the 76th percentile; LX490 is in the 31st · 5,107 models

6215 (A)LX490 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereYanmar—
Model6215LX490—
CategoryUtilitySub-Compact—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereNot recorded—
Model4045Not recorded—
Power Output97hp48.5hp▲ 6215+48.5 hp · +100%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,600RPM▲ LX490+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci122ci▲ 6215+154 ci · +126%
Bore4.2in3.5in▲ 6215+0.7 in · +20%
Stroke5in3.6in▲ 6215+1.4 in · +39%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
TypeFully synchronized / Power shuttle / Four-speed power shiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
Length163in124in▲ 6215+39 in · +31%
WidthNot recorded83.4in—
Height97inNot recorded—
Operating Weight8,102lb3,618lb▲ 6215+4,484 lb · +124%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
System TypeConstant-flow load-sensingOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic independent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity5,028lb2,760lb▲ 6215+2,268 lb · +82%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6215Yanmar LX490Difference
Coolant3.6gal1.5gal▲ 6215+2.1 gal · +140%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 82nd percentile (97 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 29th percentile (122 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 76th percentile (8,102 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,618 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 80th percentile (163 in)B · 33rd percentile (124 in)
A · 6215B · LX490Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 6215Full spec pageYanmar LX490