John Deere 6140D
The John Deere 6140D 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): 137.8 hp / 102.8 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrReverser. Operating weight: 8730 to 9920 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 137.8 hp / 102.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
41.7 gal
157.8 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Operating Weight
8730 to 9920 pounds
Overview
 | 2008 - 2016
Model year 2008-20122013-2016
6D SeriesUtility tractor
6D Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Saltillo, Mexico | |
Original price | $58,752 (2011) |
John Deere 6140D Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 6140D Transmission | |
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9-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 6140D Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 137.8 hp
102.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 96.68 hp
72.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 117.41 hp
87.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Folding 2-post ROPS or cab with heat and A/C | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 41.7 gal
157.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.3 gal
57.9 L |
Front axle | 6.9 qts
6.5 L |
Front hubs | 2.1 qts (each)
2.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 15.3 gal
57.9 L |
Pressure | 2830 psi
195.1 bar |
Valves | 2 to 3 |
Pump flow | 17.6 gpm
66.6 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.9 gpm
26.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | mechanical lower link |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6,800 lbs
3084 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2100 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Weight | 8730 to 9920 pounds |
Front tire | 14.9-24 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 70 (ROPS) |
90 (cab) | |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 180 |
Battery Group | 31 |
References | |
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All-New 6D Series Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Configuration | intercooled turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled |
John Deere 4045H PowerTech E | |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.20x5.00 inches
107 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier 3 |
Rated Power (gross) | 137.8 hp
102.8 kW |
Fuel system | Denso electronic high-pressure common rail |
Compression | 19:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 900-2200 |
Torque | 387 lb-ft
524.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 17.4 qts
16.5 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 13 qts
12.3 L |
Oil change | 250 h |
500 h (JD TorqGARD oil) | |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere PowrReverser
Transmission | John Deere PowrReverser |
Type | partially synchronized with power shuttle |
Gears | 9 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 61.2 qts
57.9 L |
Three gears (1-3) in each of three ranges (A-C) plus left-hand reverser. Forward/reverse powershift. Synchronized shift between gears with clutch. Shifts between ranges are unsynchronized: the tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift range. | |
With 18.4-34 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6140D Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Length | 166 inches
421 cm |
Width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Height (cab) | 107.5 inches
273 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 106 inches
269 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 18 inches
45 cm |
Rear axle | 72 inch length
1828 mm (flange) |
Front tread | 63.6 to 79.4 inches
161 to 201 cm |
Rear tread | 59.5/63.5/67.6/71.3/75.4/79.4 inches
151/161/171/181/191/201 cm |
John Deere 6140D Weight | |
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Shipping | 8,730 lbs (ROPS)
3959 kg |
9,390 lbs (cab)
4259 kg | |
Operating | 9,920 lbs (cab)
4499 kg |
Ballasted | 13,095 lbs
5939 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1951 | |
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Diesel 9-speed 4WD
April 1 - 21, 2009
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1951 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 117.41 hp
87.6 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 116.32 hp
86.7 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 117.18 hp
87.4 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 96.68 hp
72.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour |
Max pull | 11,029 lbs
5002 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 563 loader | |
John Deere 673 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6140D based on its 137.8 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6140D.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.8 hrs
Approximately 5.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (41.7 gal / 157.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.2 gal/hr (27.1 L/hr)
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 6140D Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6140D.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)137.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)102.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)139.7 PS
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