7 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneJohn Deere 29001993–1996No measured PTO figureTractor twoJohn Deere 65061995–1997No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 2900 and the 6506 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
7 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 2900 | 6506 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 103.7 hp | 103.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | ZETOR 1301 | — | — |
| Displacement declared | 4.16 L | — | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 269 lb·ft · 365 N·m | 317 lb·ft · 430 N·m | +18% 6506 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–21.7 mph · 30–35 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | — | 15.9 gpm · 60.0 L/min | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 9,215 lb · 4,180 kg | 10,251 lb · 4,650 kg | +11% 6506 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 93.3 in · 2,369 mm | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm | +12% 6506 |
| Length declared | 172.4 in · 4,380 mm | 177.2 in · 4,501 mm | — |
| Width declared | 82.7–90.9 in · 2,100–2,310 mm | 91.3 in · 2,320 mm | differs |
| Height, over the cab declared | 106.5 in · 2,705 mm | 110.6 in · 2,808 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.2 in · 360 mm | 22.6 in · 575 mm | +60% 6506 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 15.2 ft · 4.62 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 169.1 qt · 160.0 L | 218.7 qt · 207.0 L | +29% 6506 |
John Deere 2900 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900”
John Deere 6506 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”