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Deere 6125D vs Deere 6155M

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

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Deere

Deere 6125D

Category: Farm

Deere 6125D
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Power123 HP
Weight8,532lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
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Deere 6155M

Category: Farm

Deere 6155M
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Power164 HP
Weight13,073lbs
Pump Flow26.4gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Deere 6155M provides +41.7 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • Deere 6155M provides +4,541 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Deere 6125D
Deere 6155M
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
123 HPvs164 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
8,532 lbsvs13,073 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack Requiredvs26.4 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
4.5 Lvs6.8 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
9F / 3Rvs20F / 0R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

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Deere 6125D
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Deere 6155M
John Deere 6155M
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationDeere 6125DDeere 6155MAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
123 HP
164 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
105 HP
146.7 HP
+39.7%+41.7 PTO HP (+39.7%)
Traction Density Ratio
14.4 HP/1k lbs
12.5 HP/1k lbs
14.4 vs 12.5 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
8,532 lbs
13,073 lbs
+53.2%+4,541 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
4.5 L
6.8 L
+2.3L larger displacement
Cylinders
4 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
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Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
N/A (Check Option Pack)
26.4 gpm
-
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
2 Valves
3 Valves
+1 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category II
Category IIIN/II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
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Transmission System
unsynchronized gear
four-speed power shift
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

Deere Recommended

Deere commands superior frame weight (+4,541 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Data Inconclusive

Dedicated remote circuit hydraulic flow ratings are incomplete. Direct comparative seeding capacity requires dealer-verified option build sheets.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Deere Recommended

Deere 6125D has a sharper 14.42 HP/1,000 lb power-to-weight ratio for rapid hill-climbing acceleration with loaded grain carts.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Deere Recommended

Deere 6125D features a lighter footprint (-4,541 lbs), reducing deep subsoil compaction during damp spring planting windows.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select Deere 6155M for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage80%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Deere 6155M holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider 6155M for demanding high-capacity field duties, while Deere 6125D provides a competitive footprint for alternative duty cycles.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
$
Financed: $108,000 after down payment
$
Financed: $192,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Deere 6125D$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
Deere 6155M$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$1,624 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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