HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Deere 6155R vs McCormick Intl G135 Max

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

Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
Deere

Deere 6155R

Category: Farm

Deere 6155R
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Power168 HP
Weight17,028lbs
Pump Flow26.4gpm
McCormick Intl

McCormick Intl G135 Max

Category: Farm

McCormick Intl G135 Max
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power126 HP
Weight12,760lbs
Pump Flow28gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Deere 6155R provides +37.7 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • Deere 6155R provides +4,268 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • McCormick Intl G135 Max provides +1.6 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+6.1%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Deere 6155R
McCormick Intl G135 Max
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
168 HPvs126 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
17,028 lbsvs12,760 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
26.4 gpmvs28 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
6.8 Lvs6.7 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
24F / 0Rvs36F / 0R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

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

VLM Visual & Audio Audited
Deere 6155R
2020 John Deere 6155R Ultimate
2020 John Deere 6155R Ultimate
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McCormick Intl G135 Max
Nowy Nabytek 2015 Mccormick G135 max
Nowy Nabytek 2015 Mccormick G135 max
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationDeere 6155RMcCormick Intl G135 MaxAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
168 HP
126 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
151.7 HP
114 HP
+33.1%+37.7 PTO HP (+33.1%)
Traction Density Ratio
9.9 HP/1k lbs
9.9 HP/1k lbs
Tie
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
17,028 lbs
12,760 lbs
+33.4%+4,268 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
6.8 L
6.7 L
+0.1L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
26.4 gpm
28 gpm
+6.1%+1.6 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
2 Valves
3 Valves
+1 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category III/IIIN
Category III/II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
partial power shift
mechanical shuttle
-
✓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 (+4,268 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

McCormick Intl Recommended

McCormick Intl leads with enhanced hydraulic pump capacity (28 gpm, +1.6 gpm advantage), preventing hydraulic oil overheating on wide vacuum seeders.

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

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Balanced Agility

Both tractors exhibit matched power-to-weight agility (9.87 vs 9.87 HP/1,000 lb).

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

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

McCormick Intl Recommended

McCormick Intl G135 Max features a lighter footprint (-4,268 lbs), mitigating subsoil compaction and preserving soil porosity.

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

Both machines demonstrate balanced engineering trade-offs in this equipment class. Base final fleet acquisition on local dealer servicing support, operator ergonomics, and implement compatibility.

Evidence Coverage96%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Both Deere 6155R and McCormick Intl G135 Max are remarkably well-matched within this power bracket. The decisive purchasing decision should focus on dealer proximity, local service network reputation, hydraulic circuit options, and implement hitch requirements.

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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
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Financed: $192,000 after down payment
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Financed: $108,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Deere 6155R$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
McCormick Intl G135 Max$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 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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