- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 2002–2007
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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John Deere 6920 specs: hp, weight, years
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). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 145.6 hp — 1.6% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
148.0 hp
110.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- 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”
What oil does a 6920 take, and how much?
A 6920 engine takes 20.6 qt (19.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.6 qt · 19.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 69.7 qt · 66.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 8.5 qt · 8.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 29.6 qt · 28.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
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.
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron TTV 1160148.0 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2007Side by side with the 6920 →
- Case-IH CVX 150148.0 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the 6920 →
- Steyr CVT 150148.0 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the 6920 →
- Hürlimann SX-1500148.0 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2004Side by side with the 6920 →
- 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 →
Common questions about the John Deere 6920
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.
Sources and how this page was built
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