Tractor reference
John Deere 6M 125
Specifications, maintenance, parts and compatibility reference.
Reference set: United States · Current US catalog specification · Current Current John Deere US 6M comparison catalog captured in August 2026. Exact product-page fields are used only where separately confirmed.
Engine
Engine familyJohn Deere PowerTech EWL
Cylinders4
Seeding Hydraulic Intelligent Power Management boostUp to 20 hp additional power in transport or non-stationary PTO applications
Engine displacement4.5 L
Rated engine power (individual product page)125 hp
Rated engine speed2100 rpm
Maximum engine power (individual product page)138 hp
AspirationTurbocharged, wastegate turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
Emissions systemFinal Tier 4
Transmission
Standard transmissionJohn Deere 24-speed PowrQuad Plus, 25 mph (40 km/h)
Transmission options16-speed PowrQuad Plus 19 mph (30 km/h); 24-speed AutoQuad Plus 25/31 mph (40/50 km/h); 24-speed CommandQuad Plus 25/31 mph (40/50 km/h); AutoPowr/IVT 25/31 mph (40/50 km/h)
PTO
PTO power97 hp
Hydraulics
Hydraulic pump output21.1 gpm (80 L/min)
Optional pump rated output30.1 gpm (114 L/min)
Compatible parts & kits
Parts shown here are limited to the selected reference context plus generic machine-level fitment. Configuration-specific fitment, evidence confidence and the direct fitment source are shown under each part when available.
AL233627Activated Carbon Air FilterEvidence: Official direct fitment · John Deere AL233627 Activated Carbon Air Filter - compatible equipment →Cab Air Filters →
RE504836Engine Oil FilterEvidence: Official direct fitment · John Deere RE504836 Engine Oil Filter - compatible equipment →Engine Oil Filters →
DZ115390Final Fuel FilterEvidence: Official direct fitment · John Deere DZ115390 Final Fuel Filter - compatible equipment →Fuel Filters →
AL231796Hydraulic Actuated Control ValveApplies to: Hydraulic control systemEvidence: Official direct fitment · John Deere AL231796 Hydraulic Actuated Control Valve - compatible equipment →Hydraulic Control Valves →
AL206482Transmission Oil Filter ElementEvidence: Official direct fitment · John Deere AL206482 Transmission Oil Filter Element - compatible equipment →Hydraulic Filters →
AL232893Hydraulic Oil Filter AssemblyEvidence: Official direct fitment · John Deere AL232893 Hydraulic Oil Filter Assembly - compatible equipment →Hydraulic Filters →
AXX10595Front Loader Mounting FrameApplies to: Front-loader mounting systemEvidence: Official direct fitment · John Deere AXX10595 Front Loader Mounting Frame - compatible equipment →Loader Mounting Parts →
AXX10596Front Loader Mounting FrameApplies to: Front-loader mounting systemEvidence: Official direct fitment · John Deere AXX10596 Front Loader Mounting Frame - compatible equipment →Loader Mounting Parts →
BL16683Hydraulic Activated Control Valve Kit for Pick-Up HitchApplies to: Pick-up hitch hydraulic controlEvidence: Official direct fitment · John Deere BL16683 Hydraulic Activated Control Valve Kit for Pick-Up Hitch - compatible equipment →Pick-Up Hitch Hydraulic Kits →
Documented attachment fitment
Attachment fitment is stored separately from the specification/parts version selector. Multiple cited records for the same attachment are grouped below rather than shown as duplicate attachments. A listed attachment may still require a specific axle, driveline, transmission or tractor configuration.
Front loaderJohn Deere 600RFitment note: John Deere US lists the 6M 125 as compatible with the 600R or 620R front loader.Front loader details: Non-self-leveling and mechanical self-levelingFitment source: John Deere US 6 Series Utility Tractors - loader compatibility →
NSL 5068 lb (2299 kg); MSL 4134 lb (1875 kg)Lift height: 154 in (3900 mm)
Front loaderJohn Deere 620RFitment note: John Deere US lists the 6M 125 as compatible with the 600R or 620R front loader.Front loader details: Non-self-leveling and mechanical self-levelingFitment source: John Deere US 6 Series Utility Tractors - loader compatibility →
NSL 3479 lb (1578 kg); MSL 4289-4306 lb (1946-1953 kg)Lift height: NSL 159 in (4042 mm); MSL 162 in (4121 mm)
Sources
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere US 6 Series Utility Tractors - loader compatibility
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere AL233627 Activated Carbon Air Filter - compatible equipment
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere RE504836 Engine Oil Filter - compatible equipment
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere DZ115390 Final Fuel Filter - compatible equipment
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere AL231796 Hydraulic Actuated Control Valve - compatible equipment
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere AL206482 Transmission Oil Filter Element - compatible equipment
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere AL232893 Hydraulic Oil Filter Assembly - compatible equipment
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere AXX10595 Front Loader Mounting Frame - compatible equipment
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere AXX10596 Front Loader Mounting Frame - compatible equipment
John Deere · official sourceJohn Deere BL16683 Hydraulic Activated Control Valve Kit for Pick-Up Hitch - compatible equipment