Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 6250R vs John Deere 8260R

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 6250R

Row Crop

power
237 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 6250R specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8260R

Row Crop

power
232 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8260R specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 6250R higher · +5 hp (+2%)
6250R237 hp
8260R232 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6250R is in the 85th percentile; 8260R is in the 84th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8260R higher · +134 ci (+32%)
6250R414 ci
8260R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6250R is in the 66th percentile; 8260R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6250R6
8260R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6250R is in the 50th percentile; 8260R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8260R higher · +4,210 lb (+20%)
6250R21,100 lb
8260R25,310 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

6250R is in the 86th percentile; 8260R is in the 94th · 1,350 models

6250R (A)8260R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model6250R8260R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PSSPowerTech PSX—
Power Output237hp232hp▲ 6250R+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement414ci548ci▲ 8260R+134 ci · +32%
Bore4.2in4.7in▲ 8260R+0.5 in · +12%
Stroke5in5.4in▲ 8260R+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
TypeInfinitely-variable transmission (IVT)Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Length204in244in▲ 8260R+40 in · +20%
Width100in96in▲ 6250R+4 in · +4%
Height128in139in▲ 8260R+11 in · +9%
Wheelbase114inNot recorded—
Operating Weight21,100lb25,310lb▲ 8260R+4,210 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
System TypeClosed-center pressure flow compensatedClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Front Tire Size600/70R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size710/70R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Hitch TypeCategory 3Three-Point Hitch / Drawbar—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,000lb14,191lb▲ 6250R+809 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
StandardStage IVNot recorded—
Control SystemDPF, DOC, and SCRNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Coolant7.7gal10.8gal▲ 8260R+3.1 gal · +40%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6250RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 85th percentile (237 hp)B · 84th percentile (232 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 66th percentile (414 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 86th percentile (21,100 lb)B · 94th percentile (25,310 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 80th percentile (204 in)B · 96th percentile (244 in)
A · 6250RB · 8260RMedian Row Crop Tractor
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