| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | John Deere | Kubota |
| Model | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
| Series | n.d. | n.d. |
| Previous model | John Deere 6110 | – |
| Next model | – | – |
| Smaller | – | Kubota M7040 |
| Larger | John Deere 6320 | Kubota M9540 |
| Years | from 2002 to 2007 y. | n.d. |
| Cab with ROPS | No | No |
| Reviews | John Deere 6120 reviews New! | Kubota M8540 reviews New! |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum power (HP / kW) | 80.24 KM (59 kW) | 85.5 KM (63.8 kW) |
| Engine RPM | 2300 rpm | 2600 rpm |
| Fuel consumption | 215 g/kWh ( rpm) | n.d. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 165 l. | n.d. |
| Max. speed | n.d. | n.d. |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine producer | n.d. | n.d. |
| Engine model | John Deere PowerTech 4045TL070 | Kubota V3800-DI-T |
| Engine type | Diesel (diesel engine) | Diesel (diesel engine) |
| Engine capacity | 4.53 l. | 3.769 l. |
| Strokes, qty | n.d. | n.d. |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Compression | n.d. | n.d. |
| Bore | 106 mm | 100 mm |
| Stroke | 127 mm | 120 mm |
| Maximum torque | 328 Nm / 1495 rpm | n.d. |
| Air filter | n.d. | n.d. |
| Fuel filter | n.d. | n.d. |
| Fuel filter chambers, qty | n.d. | n.d. |
| Oil filter | n.d. | n.d. |
| Oil pump | n.d. | n.d. |
| Speed control (control) | n.d. | n.d. |
| Injection pump | piston pump, direct fuel injection | n.d. |
| Injectors | multi holes injector | n.d. |
| Injection pressure | n.d. | n.d. |
| Cooling system | liquid cooled engine | liquid cooled engine |
| Forced cooling | n.d. | n.d. |
| Cooler | Yes | Yes |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler type | tubular-plate cooler | tubular-plate cooler |
| Coolant system capacity | n.d. | n.d. |
| Clutch | n.d. | n.d. |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Turbocharger | Yes (Turbo Diesel engine) | Yes |
| Dual turbocharger | No | No |
| Intercooler | No | No |
| Aftercooler | No | No |
| Wastegate valve | No | No |
| Variable geometry | No | No |
| Additional parameters | – | – |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage starter (V) | 12 V | 12 V |
| Ground | negative ground | n.d. |
| Battery (V) | 12 V | 12 V |
| Battery, qty | 1 | 1 |
| Charging system | Alternator | Generator |
| Charging system producer | n.d. | n.d. |
| Ignition | Manual | Manual |
| Rear stop lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Rear agricultural lamp | n.d. | n.d. |
| Cock lamp | No | No |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| PTO rpm | 540 rpm | 540 rpm |
| PTO control | manual | manual |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | No | No |
| Brake assist | No | No |
| Braking system | n.d. | n.d. |
| Differential | No | No |
| Brake type | disc brakes, wet brakes, hydraulic | disc brakes, wet brakes, hydraulic |
| Discs | Single | Single |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | n.d. | from 2270 kg to 2751 kg (depending by model) |
| Weight with ROPS | n.d. | n.d. |
| Weight with cab | n.d. | n.d. |
| Length | 4132 mm | 3886 mm |
| Height | 2497 mm | n.d. |
| Width | n.d. | 1981 mm |
| Clearance | n.d. | 465 mm |
| Rear clearance | n.d. | n.d. |
| Front track width | from 1491 mm to 2583 mm | from 1440 mm to 2040 mm |
| Rear track width | from 1603 mm to 2415 mm | from 1519 mm to 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm | 2250 mm |
| Front tires | n.d. | n.d. |
| Rear tires | n.d. | n.d. |
| Max. mass of the trailer without brakes | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Max. mass of the trailer with brakes | n.d. | n.d. |
| Max. axle load | n.d. | n.d. |
| Max. total weight | n.d. | n.d. |
| Turning radius | n.d. | n.d. |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive system | 4x2, 2WD, 4x4, 4WD (depending by model) | 4x2, 2WD (depending by model) |
| Additional | one wheel drive, all-wheel drive, all four wheels at all times and it can be used full | one wheel drive |
| Permanent 4-wheel drive | Yes | n.d. |
| Permanent systems that constantly power all the wheels | Yes | n/a |
| Dynamic allocation of power between the axles | n.d., AWD drive | n/a |
| Independent Link Suspension | None | None |
| Articulated suspension | – | – |
| Crawler drive | No | No |
| Hydrostatic steering | Yes | No |
| Differential | n.d. | n.d. |
| Steering | rod | rod |
| Front rods | n.d. | n.d. |
| Rear planetary drives | n.d. | n.d. |
| Front planetary drives | n.d. | n.d. |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Three-point hitch | 4545 kg | n.d. |
| Three-point hitch type | n.d. | n.d. |
| Three-point hitch performance | n.d. | n.d. |
| Three-point hitch pressure | n.d. | n.d. |
| Load Sensing | No | No |
| Closed | n.d. | n.d. |
| Central | No | No |
| Constant flow | No | No |
| Constant pressure | No | No |
| Control system | flow-compensated | n.d. |
| Pump | n.d. | n.d. |
| Two-section distributor | n.d. | n.d. |
| Quick couplings | n.d. | n.d. |
| Auto Lift | n.d. | n.d. |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Synchronous transmission | Yes | Yes |
| Transmission mechanically synchronized | No, electro-hydraulic control | n/a |
| PowerShift | Yes | No |
| PowerShuttle | No | No |
| Additional | two clutches (dual clutch gearbox), electro-hydraulic clutch control, fast shifting, Reversing mechanism | – |
| Hydrostatic transmission | Yes | n.d. |
| Forward gears | unlimited (ranges: - 4) | 8 |
| Reverse gears | unlimited (ranges: - 4) | 8 |
| Creeper | n.d. | n.d. |
| Specs | John Deere 6120 | Kubota M8540 |
|---|---|---|
| Clevis | Yes (???) | Yes (???) |
| Lower catch | n.d. | n.d. |
| Air conditioning | n.d. | n.d. |