John Deere 6140R
The John Deere 6140R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414.2 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 140 hp / 104.4 kW. Transmission: DirectDrive. Operating weight: 14585 lbs 6615 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 140 hp / 104.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
94 gal
355.8 L
Transmission
DirectDrive
Operating Weight
14585 lbs
6615 kg
Overview
 | 2013 - 2014
6R SeriesRow-Crop tractor
6R Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price | $129,630 (2014 16-speed Basic Cab 2WD ) |
$151,912 (2014 IVT Deluxe Cab 4WD ) | |
John Deere 6140R Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 94 gal
355.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 6140R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Engine (max) | 154 hp
114.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 111 hp
82.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 108.79 hp
81.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 134.42 hp
100.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Brakes | hydraulic wet disc |
optional TLS front-axle brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure and flow compensated |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 3 to 4 |
Pump flow | 30.1 gpm
113.9 lpm |
SCV flow | 26.4 gpm
99.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Rear lift | 8199 lbs
3719 kg |
Drawbar | Cat. 2 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1987 |
540E@1753 | |
1000@2010 | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1969 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 117.5 inches
298 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Weight | 14585 lbs
6615 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-20 |
2WD Rear tire | 480/80R46 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
150 OptOptional | |
200 OptOptional | |
Charging volts | 14 |
Battery CCA | 1200 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 4D |
References | |
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6R Series Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual Tractors 6140R, 6150R, 6150RH, 6170R, 6190R and 6120R (OMAL211531) published in 2014 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414.2 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PVX |
Configuration | variable geometry turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414.2 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
Emission control | cooled exhaust gas recirculation |
Rated Power (gross) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 154 hp
114.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 850-2250 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2100 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 29.8 qts
28.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed four-speed power shift | |
20-speed | |
infinitely variable transmission | |
24-speed eight-speed power shift |
Transmission — PowrQuad PLUS
Transmission | PowrQuad PLUS |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with power shuttle. | |
Transmission — AutoQuad PLUS
Transmission | AutoQuad PLUS |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Transmission — AutoPowr IVT
Transmission | AutoPowr IVT |
Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Transmission — DirectDrive
Transmission | DirectDrive |
Type | eight-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6140R Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-20. Rear: 480/80R46 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 117.5 inches
298 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Operating weight | 14585 lbs
6615 kg |
Max weight | 23809 lbs
10799 kg |
Front axle | 2WD |
Front axle | 4WD |
Front axle | Triple-Link Suspension |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle | 3.62 by 100.4 inches
91 by 2550 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.62 by 110.5 inches
91 by 2806 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2059 | |
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Diesel AutoQuad 20-speed 4WD
April 8 - 18, 2013
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2059 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 134.42 hp
100.2 kW |
Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 114.09 hp
85.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.4 gal/hour
28.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 126.30 hp
94.2 kW |
Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 108.79 hp
81.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.4 gal/hour
28.0 l/hour |
Max pull | 14262 lbs
6469 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere H340 loader | |
John Deere H340 MSL loader | |
John Deere H360 loader | |
John Deere H360 MSL loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6140R based on its 140 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 6140R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.9 hrs
Approximately 12.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (94 gal / 355.8 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 6140R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6140R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)140 hp
Kilowatts (kW)104.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)141.9 PS
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