- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- Lab tested ×1
- 2002–2007
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 6620 Full specifications
John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-070/V2-DE or 6.068 HL-471/HP six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6068HLA70 (DD20011). The manufacturer claimed 123 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2038 measured 117.1 hp at the PTO of the 6620 (4 WD).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
123 hp
92 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6620”, claimed
- Weight
- 13,040 lb
- 3-point lift
- 16,755 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
John Deere 6620 specs: key facts
The John Deere 6620 was built from 2002 to 2007.
Only one version of the John Deere 6620 has a laboratory test on record: the 6620 (4 WD) produced 87.3 kW (117.1 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2038.Source 1
The John Deere 6620 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 92 kW (123 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 6620 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The John Deere 6620 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-070/V2-DE or 6.068 HL-471/HP engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 6620 weighs 5,915 kg (13,040 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 6620 has an independent rear PTO running at 540E/540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 6620 lifts 7,600 kg (16,755 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6620”
How much horsepower does a 6620 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2038 measured 117.1 hp at the PTO of the 6620 (4 WD). For the 6620 as a whole the figure is the 123 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6620”; OECD test report 2038, 2003
What engine is in a 6620?
A 6620 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-070/V2-DE or 6.068 HL-471/HP, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine. 6620 (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere 6068HLA70 (DD20011).
| Make & model | John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-070/V2-DE or 6.068 HL-471/HP |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Max torque | 353 lb·ft · 479.0 N·m @ 1,501 rpmSource 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6620”
How much will a 6620 lift?
A 6620 lifts 16,755 lb (7,600 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,017–3,220 psi · 208–222 bar |
| Lift at ends | 16,755 lb · 7,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540E/540/1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 3/8"- 21 part |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6620”
What transmission does a 6620 have?
Transmission specifications for the 6620 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6620”
How much does a 6620 weigh?
A 6620 weighs 13,040 lb (5,915 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,040 lb · 5,915 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 20,944 lb · 9,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 15,212 lb · 6,900 kg |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm |
| Length | 185.2 in · 4,705 mm |
| Width | 96.3 in · 2,445 mm |
| Height | 113.2 in · 2,875 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.1 in · 460 mm |
| Front track | 71.9 in · 1,827 mm |
| Rear track | 71.5 in · 1,815 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6620”
How much fuel does a 6620 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2038 (tested as the 6620 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 87.3 kW (117.1 hp) at 906 rpm | 24.64 L/h 6.51 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 81.9 kW (109.8 hp) at 1,042 rpm | 25.24 L/h 6.67 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 86.0 kW (115.3 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 25.29 L/h 6.68 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2038
Which tractors compare with a 6620?
Within 10% of its 123 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fendt Farmer 312123 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2001Side by side with the 6620 →
- Claas Ares 657 ATZ123.2 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2007Side by side with the 6620 →
- New Holland TM 135123.2 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 6620 →
- Case-IH CS 130123.2 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2003Side by side with the 6620 →
- New Holland T 6050 Plus123.2 hp engine, claimed · 2007–2012Side by side with the 6620 →
- New Holland T 6050 Elite123.2 hp engine, claimed · 2008–2012Side by side with the 6620 →
Everything else people ask
Is a 6620 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 6620 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6620 have?
A 6620 has a independent 540E/540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 3/8"- 21 part shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2038; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6620”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 038: John Deere 6620 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2038 · published 2003-01-22 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station DLG, Gross-Umstadt, Germany. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6620 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-51301 · revision 1027751. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document