John Deere 6120M

The John Deere 6120M is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: AutoQuad PLUS. Operating weight: 11486 lbs 5210 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
51 gal 193.0 L
Transmission
AutoQuad PLUS
Operating Weight
11486 lbs 5210 kg

Overview

John Deere 6120M tractor photo
2015 - 2025 Model year 2015-20202020-2025 6M SeriesUtility tractor 6M Series Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
John Deere 6120M Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
51 gal 193.0 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
3.4 gal 12.9 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 6120M Power
Engine (gross)
120 hp 89.5 kW
Engine (max)
127 hp 94.7 kW
PTO (claimed)
94 hp 70.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)
91.5 hp 68.2 kW
PTO (tested)
105.2 hp 78.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditoning. Two-post folding ROPS available.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
closed-center pressure-and-flow compensated load sensing OptOptional
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves
3 OptOptional
Mid valves
3 OptOptional
Pump flow
21.1 gpm 79.9 lpm
30 gpm*Pressure-flow compensated option. 113.6 lpm
SCV flow
21.1 gpm 79.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
IIIN/II
Control
electronic lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift
5582 lbs 2531 kg
7431 lbsOptOptional 3370 kg
Drawbar
Cat. 2
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
540
Engine RPM
540@1932
1000@1932
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
101.6 inches 258 cm
Weight
11486 lbs 5210 kg
Front tire
10.00-16
2WD Rear tire
460/85R38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
120
200 *Optional with cab.
Charging volts
14
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere PowerTech PSS
Configuration
turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
276 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.15x5.00 inches 105 x 127 mm
Emissions
Tier IV
Emission control
cooled exhaust-gas recirculation, diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction
Rated Power (gross)
120 hp 89.5 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
127 hp 94.7 kW
Rated RPM
2100
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Starter power
4 hp 3.0 kW
Coolant capacity
23.25 qts 22.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed
16-speed four-speed power shift
24-speed four-speed power shift

Transmission — SyncroPlus

Transmission
SyncroPlus
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission — PowrQuad

Transmission
PowrQuad
Type
four-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle lever. Optional PowrQuad PLUS with push-button gear shift and push-button clutch.
With 380/85R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward.
6120M PowrQuad four-speed power shift speeds

Transmission — PowrQuad

Transmission
PowrQuad
Type
four-speed power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle lever. Optional PowrQuad PLUS with push-button gear shift and push-button clutch.
With 380/85R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward.
6120M PowrQuad four-speed power shift speeds

Transmission — AutoQuad PLUS

Transmission
AutoQuad PLUS
Type
four-speed power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Four push-button gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle lever. AutoShift mode enables programmable automatic gear shifting.
With 380/85R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward.
6120M AutoQuad PLUS four-speed power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 6120M Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 460/85R38
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101.6 inches 258 cm
Length
176.6 inches 448 cm
Width
100.4 inches 255 cm
Height (ROPS)
113.1 inches 287 cm
Height (cab)
113.3 inches 287 cm
Clearance (front axle)
23.9 inches 60 cm
Flange rear axle
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
3.1 by 100.6 inches 78 by 2555 mm
2WD Front tread
60.4 to 80.4 inches 153 to 204 cm
John Deere 6120M Weight
Shipping
11486 lbs 5210 kg
Max capacity
20172 lbs 9150 kg
Max Drawbar
5400 lbs 2449 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 3059
Diesel PowerQuad Plus 4WD March 2017 - April 2017, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3059 file
PTO performance
Max power
105.2 hp 78.4 kW
Fuel use
6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
98.2 hp 73.2 kW
Fuel use
6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
103.0 hp 76.8 kW
Fuel use
6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
91.5 hp 68.2 kW
Fuel use
6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Max pull
12855 lbs 5831 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
John Deere 620R loader
John Deere 640R loader

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6120M.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

John Deere 6120M Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6120M.

Converted Equivalents:

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