HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Deere 6155M vs Zetor 16245

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

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Deere
Spec Winner

Deere 6155M

Category: Farm

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

Zetor 16245

Category: Farm

Zetor 16245
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power151 HP
Weight11,500lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Deere 6155M provides +10.8 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • Deere 6155M provides +1,573 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Deere 6155M
Zetor 16245
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
164 HPvs151 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
13,073 lbsvs11,500 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
26.4 gpmvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
6.8 Lvs6.8 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
20F / 0Rvs12F / 6R
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 6155M
John Deere 6155M
John Deere 6155M
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Zetor 16245
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationDeere 6155MZetor 16245Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
164 HP
151 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
146.7 HP
135.9 HP
+7.9%+10.8 PTO HP (+7.9%)
Traction Density Ratio
12.5 HP/1k lbs
13.1 HP/1k lbs
13.1 vs 12.5 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
13,073 lbs
11,500 lbs
+13.7%+1,573 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
6.8 L
6.8 L
Tie
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
26.4 gpm
N/A (Check Option Pack)
-
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
3 Valves
2 Valves
+1 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category IIIN/II
Category III/II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
four-speed power shift
Mechanical / PowerShift
-
✓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 delivers higher base frame ballast (+1,573 lbs) to minimize tire wheel slip under deep draft implement drag.

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

Zetor Recommended

Zetor 16245 offers superior 13.13 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

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

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Zetor Recommended

Zetor 16245 features a lighter footprint (-1,573 lbs), mitigating subsoil compaction and preserving soil porosity.

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 Coverage76%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Deere 6155M holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 6155M; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Zetor 16245 remains a direct benchmark contender.

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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: $192,000 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 6155M$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Zetor 16245$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$0 /mo savings

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

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