John Deere 6150R
The John Deere 6150R 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): 150 hp / 111.9 kW. Transmission: DirectDrive. Operating weight: 14975 lbs 6792 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 150 hp / 111.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
94 gal
355.8 L
Transmission
DirectDrive
Operating Weight
14975 lbs
6792 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 | $125,570 (2014 16-speed Basic Cab 2WD ) |
$159,249 (2014 IVT Deluxe Cab 4WD ) | |
Variants | |
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6150R | row-crop |
6150RH | high-crop |
John Deere 6150R Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 94 gal
355.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 6150R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Engine (max) | 165 hp
123.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 116.90 hp
87.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 144.68 hp
107.9 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 | 9193 lbs
4169 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 | 14975 lbs
6792 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-20 |
Rear tire | 480/80R46 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
150 (optional) | |
200 (optional | |
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) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 165 hp
123.0 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 6150R Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-20. Rear: 480/80R46 (2WD) |
Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 117.5 inches
298 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Operating weight | 14975 lbs
6792 kg |
Max weight | 24912 lbs
11300 kg |
Front axle | 2WD |
Front axle | 4WD |
Front axle | Triple-Link Suspension |
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 2060 | |
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Diesel AutoQuad 20-speed 4WD
April 10 - 24, 2013
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2060 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 144.68 hp
107.9 kW |
Fuel use | 8.2 gal/hour
31.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 124.32 hp
92.7 kW |
Fuel use | 7.9 gal/hour
29.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 135.50 hp
101.0 kW |
Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 116.90 hp
87.2 kW |
Fuel use | 7.9 gal/hour
29.9 l/hour |
Max pull | 13894 lbs
6302 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
|---|---|
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 6150R 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 6150R.
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 6150R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6150R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)150 hp
Kilowatts (kW)111.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)152.1 PS
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