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- Lab tested ×1
- 2002–2007
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John Deere 6920 Full specifications
John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-072/V2 or 6.068 HLA-73/4V HP six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6068HLA73 (DD20014) or John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-073/V2 or 6.068 HLA-74/4V HP diesel. The manufacturer claimed 148.0 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2033 measured 153.5 hp at the PTO of the 6920S (4 WD).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
148.0 hp
110.4 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”, claimed
- Weight
- 14,528–14,639 lb
- 3-point lift
- 18,894 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
John Deere 6920 specs: key facts
The John Deere 6920 was built from 2002 to 2007.
Only one version of the John Deere 6920 has a laboratory test on record: the 6920S (4 WD) produced 114.5 kW (153.5 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2033.Source 1
The John Deere 6920 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 110.4 kW (148.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 6920 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1,Source 3
The John Deere 6920 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-072/V2 or 6.068 HLA-73/4V HP engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 6920 weighs 6,590–6,640 kg (14,528–14,639 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 6920 has an independent rear PTO running at 540E/540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 6920 lifts 8,570 kg (18,894 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”
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How much horsepower does a 6920 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2033 measured 153.5 hp at the PTO of the 6920S (4 WD). For the 6920 as a whole the figure is the 148.0 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”; OECD test report 2033, 2003
What engine is in a 6920?
A 6920 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-072/V2 or 6.068 HLA-73/4V HP, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine. 6920S (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere 6068HLA73 (DD20014). Diesel tractors have a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-073/V2 or 6.068 HLA-74/4V HP.
| Make & model | John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-072/V2 or 6.068 HLA-73/4V HP |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”
How much will a 6920 lift?
A 6920 lifts 18,894 lb (8,570 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 1On record for 1 of 3 configurations |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,017–3,220 psi · 208–222 bar |
| Lift at ends | 18,894 lb · 8,570 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540E/540/1000 rpm @ 1,987 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) or 1 3/8"- 21 parts (Form-2) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”
What transmission does a 6920 have?
Transmission specifications for the 6920 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet Perma clutch II as multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet annular piston disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”
How much does a 6920 weigh?
A 6920 weighs 14,528–14,639 lb (6,590–6,640 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 14,528–14,639 lb · 6,590–6,640 kgthe article lists alternatives |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 23,612 lb · 10,710 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 8,973 lb · 4,070 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 14,639 lb · 6,640 kg |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm |
| Length | 211.8 in · 5,380 mm |
| Width | 95.7 in · 2,430 mm |
| Height | 114.8 in · 2,915 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.9 in · 430 mm |
| Front track | 71.3 in · 1,810 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 71.3 in · 1,810 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”
How much fuel does a 6920 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2033 (tested as the 6920S (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 114.5 kW (153.5 hp) at 981 rpm | 31.89 L/h 8.42 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 108.6 kW (145.6 hp) at 1,053 rpm | 31.23 L/h 8.25 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 114.5 kW (153.5 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 31.97 L/h 8.45 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2033
Which tractors compare with a 6920?
Within 10% of its 148.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault 160-94 TZ/TX148.0 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1997Side by side with the 6920 →
- John Deere 7700 (A)148.0 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the 6920 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 3650148.0 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 6920 →
- Lamborghini R.1506 DT147.9 hp engine, claimed · from 2004Side by side with the 6920 →
- Lamborghini Champion 150147.9 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2004Side by side with the 6920 →
- SAME Titan 150147.9 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 6920 →
Everything else people ask
Is a 6920 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 6920 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6920 have?
A 6920 has a independent 540E/540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) or 1 3/8"- 21 parts (Form-2) shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2033; Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920 S”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 033: John Deere 6920S — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2033 · published 2003-01-14 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station DLG, Gross-Umstadt, Germany. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6920 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-51307 · revision 1022164. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6920 S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-51308 · revision 879742. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document