John Deere 6150M
The John Deere 6150M 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): 150 hp / 111.9 kW. Transmission: AutoQuad Plus. Operating weight: 13073 lbs 5929 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 150 hp / 111.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
94 gal
355.8 L
Transmission
AutoQuad Plus
Operating Weight
13073 lbs
5929 kg
Overview
 | 2013 - 2015
6M SeriesRow-Crop tractor
6M Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price | $95,976 (2014 PowrQuad 16 ROPS 2WD ) |
$120,645 (2014 AutoQuad Cab 4WD ) | |
John Deere 6150M Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 6150M Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Engine (max) | 156 hp
116.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 123 hp
91.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 113.23 hp
84.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 137.13 hp
102.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | Electro-hydraulic rear |
limit-slip front (4WD) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. GreenStar (optional); AutoTrac (optional) | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 94 gal
355.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.8 gal
59.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing pressure and flow compensated |
Capacity | 15.8 gal
59.8 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Rear valves | 1 to 3 |
Mid valves | 2 or 3 (optional) |
Pump flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
SCV flow | 26.4 gpm
99.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Control | electrohydraulic load sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 8984 lbs
4075 kg |
10141 lbs (optional)
4599 kg | |
Drawbar | Cat. II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1932 |
1000@1932 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Weight | 13073 lbs
5929 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 460/85R38 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
150 (optional) | |
Charging volts | 14 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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6M Series Tractors published in 2013, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 415 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PVX |
Configuration | variable geometry turbocharger with intercooler diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 415 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) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 156 hp
116.3 kW |
Fuel system | high pressure common rail |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 499 lb-ft
676.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 24.8 qts
23.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 29 qts
27.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
20-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — PowrQuad
Transmission | PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 63.4 qts
60.0 L |
Transmission — PowrQuad
Transmission | PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 63.4 qts
60.0 L |
Transmission — PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 63.4 qts
60.0 L |
Transmission — AutoQuad Plus
Transmission | AutoQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 63.4 qts
60.0 L |
Dimensions
John Deere 6150M Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 460/85R38 (2WD) |
Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 460/85R42 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Weight | 13073 lbs
5929 kg |
Max weight | 23809 lbs
10799 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 20.47 inches (4WD)
51 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle | 3.385 by 100.4 inches
85 by 2550 mm |
Front tread | 63.3 to 87.4 inches
160 to 221 cm (2WD) |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2080 | |
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Diesel 20-speed AutoQuad Plus 4WD
October 28 - November 14, 2013
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2080 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 137.13 hp
102.3 kW |
Fuel use | 7.8 gal/hour
29.5 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 124.43 hp
92.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 131.26 hp
97.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.8 gal/hour
29.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 113.23 hp
84.4 kW |
Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour |
Max pull | 13374 lbs
6066 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere H340 loader | |
John Deere H360 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6150M based on its 150 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 | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 6150M.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.1 hrs
Approximately 12.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (94 gal / 355.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.8 gal/hr (29.5 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 6150M Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6150M.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)150 hp
Kilowatts (kW)111.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)152.1 PS
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