John Deere 6145R
The John Deere 6145R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 415 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 145 hp / 108.1 kW. Transmission: DirectDrive ECO. Operating weight: 17028 lbs 7723 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 145 hp / 108.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
71.3 gal
269.9 L
Transmission
DirectDrive ECO
Operating Weight
17028 lbs
7723 kg
Overview
 | 2015 - 2021
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 was $169,219 in 2020 | |
John Deere 6145R Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 71.3 gal
269.9 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 4.2 gal
15.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 6145R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 145 hp
108.1 kW |
Engine (max) | 157 hp
117.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 111 hp
82.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 107.46 hp
80.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 134.25 hp
100.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electrohydraulic front and rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc 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 | 2 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 |
Control | electronic lower link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 9193 lbs
4169 kg |
Drawbar | Cat. 2 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
540/540E/1000 OptOptional | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 117.5 inches
298 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Weight | 17028 lbs
7723 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 | 200 |
240 OptOptional | |
Charging volts | 14 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 600 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 6145R, 6155R, 6155RH, 6175R, 6195R and 6125R (OMAL218252) published in 2016 | |
Operator's Manual 6145R, 6155R, 6155RH, 6175R, 6195R and 6125R (OMAL225966) published in 2021 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 415 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PVS |
Configuration | aftercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 415 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.15x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
Rated Power (gross) | 145 hp
108.1 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 157 hp
117.1 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
20-speed partial power shift | |
24-speed eight-speed power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Transmission — PowerQuad PLUS
Transmission | PowerQuad PLUS |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Transmission — AutoQuad PLUS
Transmission | AutoQuad PLUS |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Transmission — DirectDrive ECO
Transmission | DirectDrive ECO |
Type | eight-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Type | infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6145R Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-20. Rear: 480/80R46 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 380/85R30. Rear: 480/80R42 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 117.5 inches
298 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.5 inches
46 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 23.5 inches
59 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 100.4 inches
91 by 2550 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 110.5 inches
91 by 2806 mm |
2WD Front tread | 58.5 to 96 inches
148 to 243 cm |
4WD Front tread | 57.5 to 83.5 inches
146 to 212 cm |
Rear tread | 63.1 to 90.6 inches
160 to 230 cm |
John Deere 6145R Weight | |
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Shipping | 17028 lbs
7723 kg |
Max capacity | 24802 lbs
11250 kg |
Max Drawbar | 5400 lbs
2449 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2146 | |
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Diesel AutoQuad PLUS 4WD
March 24 - April 6, 2016
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2146 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 134.25 hp
100.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.8 gal/hour
29.5 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 116.42 hp
86.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 127.15 hp
94.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 107.46 hp
80.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour |
Max pull | 14746 lbs
6688 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6145R based on its 145 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 6145R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.5 hrs
Approximately 9.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (71.3 gal / 269.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.5 gal/hr (28.5 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 6145R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6145R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)145 hp
Kilowatts (kW)108.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)147 PS
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