John Deere 6140M
The John Deere 6140M is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276.1 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 140 hp / 104.4 kW. Transmission: AutoPowr. Operating weight: 12786 lbs 5799 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 140 hp / 104.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
51.5 gal
194.9 L
Transmission
AutoPowr
Operating Weight
12786 lbs
5799 kg
Overview
 | 2020 -
6M SeriesUtility tractor |
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2020 - | |
6M Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price was $125,822 in 2020 | |
John Deere 6140M Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 51.5 gal
194.9 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 3.4 gal
12.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 6140M Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Engine (max) | 166 hp
123.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 109 hp
81.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. AutoTrac ((Optional));JDLink ((Optional)) | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
closed center PFC OptOptional | |
Rear valves | 2 to 4 |
Front valves | 0 to 3 |
Pump flow | 21.2 gpm (open)
80.2 lpm |
30 gpm (closed)
113.6 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IIIN |
Control | electronic lower link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 11023 lbs
5000 kg |
12556 lbsOptOptional
5695 kg | |
Front Hitch | IIIN OptOptional |
Front lift | 9700 lbs
4399 kg |
Drawbar | Cat. 2 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1977 |
1000@1972 | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1969 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Weight | 12786 lbs
5799 kg |
Front tire | 540/65R24 |
Rear tire | 600/65R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alterntor |
Charging amps | 120 |
150 OptOptional | |
200 OptOptional | |
Charging volts | 14 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 154 |
174 OptOptional | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276.1 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 4045HL556 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276.1 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.15x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Stage V |
Rated Power (gross) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
160 hp (IPM)
119.3 kW | |
Maximum Power (gross) | 166 hp
123.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 483.8 lb-ft
656.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 16.9 qts
16.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 23.3 qts
22.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed four-speed power shift | |
24-speed four-speed power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Transmission — PowrQuad
Transmission | PowrQuad |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle. Available with creeper range providing an additional 12 speeds in forward and reverse. | |
With 600/65R38 rear tires and 30 KPH transmission option. | |
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Transmission — PowrQuad/AutoQuad
Transmission | PowrQuad/AutoQuad |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle. AutoQuad automatically shifts through the available gears within the selected range. Available with creeper range providing an additional 12 speeds in forward and reverse. | |
With 600/65R38 rear tires and 40 KPH transmission option. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. | |
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Transmission — CommandQuad
Transmission | CommandQuad |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in six electro-hydraulically shifted ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle. | |
With 600/65R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. | |
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Transmission — AutoPowr
Transmission | AutoPowr |
Type | infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6140M Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 540/65R24. Rear: 600/65R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Length | 176.6 inches
448 cm |
Height (cab) | 113.8 inches
289 cm |
Weight | 12786 lbs
5799 kg |
Max weight | 23038 lbs
10450 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 19.3 inches
49 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.11 by 90 inches
78 by 2286 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.11 by 100.6 inches
78 by 2555 mm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 640R loader | |
John Deere 640R MSL loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6140M based on its 140 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
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 6140M.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.1 hrs
Approximately 7.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (51.5 gal / 194.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.3 gal/hr (27.6 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 6140M Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6140M.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)140 hp
Kilowatts (kW)104.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)141.9 PS
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