Fiat M 135 or John Deere 6820?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the M 135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6820 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The John Deere 6820 suits road haulage better on this data: 17% (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | M 135 | 6820 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 99.4 kW (133.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 99.4 kW (133.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the M 135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6820 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the M 135 and the 6820. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the M 135 and the 6820. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 97.3 L/min (25.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 6820. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 5,060 kg (11,155 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 8,570 kg (18,894 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the M 135: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135”); the 6820: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,356 kg (11,808 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 6,330 kg (13,955 lb) to 6,405 kg (14,121 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The John Deere 6820 is 18% heavier (974 kg / 2,147 lb) than the Fiat M 135 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 10,500 kg (23,149 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” | AheadThe John Deere 6820 has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the Fiat M 135 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 20 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the M 135 and the 6820. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 540 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the M 135 and the 6820. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1996–1999 | 2002–2007 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The John Deere 6820 is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The John Deere 6820 is 18% heavier (974 kg / 2,147 lb) than the Fiat M 135 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The John Deere 6820 has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the Fiat M 135 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The John Deere 6820 is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the M 135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6820 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the M 135: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135”); the 6820: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources