John DeereModel A
John Deere 6500L
Agricultural
- power
- 114 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Agricultural
John Deere 6500L vs John Deere 6800
John DeereModel B
John Deere 6800
Agricultural
- power
- 120 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
John DeereJohn Deere 6500L
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 6800
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 6800 higher · +6 hp (+5%)6500L114 hp
6800120 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
6500L is in the 52nd percentile; 6800 is in the 57th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6800 higher · +138 ci (+50%)6500L276 ci
6800414 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
6500L is in the 41st percentile; 6800 is in the 70th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
▲ 6800 higher · +2 (+50%)6500L4
68006
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
6500L is in the 31st percentile; 6800 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6800 higher · +4 (+25%)6500L16
680020
Median Agricultural Tractor16
6500L is in the 50th percentile; 6800 is in the 74th · 972 models
6500L (A)6800 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 6500L | 6800 | — |
| Category | Agricultural, Orchard/Vineyard | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 4045 | 6068 | — |
| Power Output | 114hp | 120hp | ▲ 6800+6 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 6500L+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ 6800+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 276ci | 414ci | ▲ 6800+138 ci · +50% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | partial power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163in | 180in | ▲ 6800+17 in · +10% |
| Width | Not recorded | 93in | — |
| Height | 96.1in | 111in | ▲ 6800+14.9 in · +16% |
| Operating Weight | 7,740lb | 11,000lb | ▲ 6800+3,260 lb · +42% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure flow compensated | closed center | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.9gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 6500L | John Deere 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 52nd percentile (114 hp)B · 57th percentile (120 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 41st percentile (276 ci)B · 70th percentile (414 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 31st percentile (4)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 74th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 30th percentile (7,740 lb)B · 50th percentile (11,000 lb)
A · 6500LB · 6800Median Agricultural Tractor