John Deere 6155M
The John Deere 6155M is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 155 hp / 115.6 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: AutoQuad PLUS. Operating weight: 13073 lbs 5929 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 155 hp / 115.6 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
71 gal
268.7 L
Transmission
AutoQuad PLUS
Operating Weight
13073 lbs
5929 kg
Overview
![]() | 2015 - 2025
Model year 2015-20202020-2025
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 | |
John Deere 6155M Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 71 gal
268.7 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 6155M Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 155 hp
115.6 kW |
Engine (max) | 164 hp
122.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 123 hp
91.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 119.5 hp
89.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 146.7 hp
109.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditoning. Two-post folding ROPS available. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure-and-flow compensated |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Rear valves | 3 OptOptional |
Mid valves | 3 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
SCV flow | 26.4 gpm
99.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IIIN/II |
Control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 8198 lbs
3718 kg |
9193 lbsOptOptional
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 | |
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 |
2WD Rear tire | 460/85R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
200 OptOptional | |
Charging volts | 14 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PVS |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 414 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.15x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | cooled exhaust-gas recirculation, diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction |
Rated Power (gross) | 155 hp
115.6 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 164 hp
122.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Coolant capacity | 29.8 qts
28.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed four-speed power shift | |
20-speed four-speed power shift |
Transmission — PowrQuad
Transmission | PowrQuad |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle lever. Optional PowrQuad PLUS with push-button gear shift and push-button clutch. | |
With 380/85R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. | |
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Transmission — PowrQuad
Transmission | PowrQuad |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in five synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle lever. Optional PowrQuad PLUS with push-button gear shift and push-button clutch. | |
With 380/85R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. | |
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Transmission — AutoQuad PLUS
Transmission | AutoQuad PLUS |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Four push-button gears (1-4) in five synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle lever. AutoShift mode enables programmable automatic gear shifting. | |
With 380/85R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6155M Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 460/85R38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Length | 186.1 inches
472 cm |
Width | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 114.6 inches
291 cm |
Height (cab) | 114.9 inches
291 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 23.9 inches
60 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.385 by 100.6 inches
85 by 2555 mm |
2WD Front tread | 63.3 to 87.4 inches
160 to 221 cm |
John Deere 6155M Weight | |
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Shipping | 13073 lbs
5929 kg |
Max capacity | 24250 lbs
10999 kg |
Max Drawbar | 5400 lbs
2449 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 3073 | |
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Diesel PowrQuad Plus 4WD
March 2017 - June 2017,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 3073 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 146.7 hp
109.4 kW |
Fuel use | 8.2 gal/hour
31.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 131.8 hp
98.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.0 gal/hour
30.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 145.6 hp
108.6 kW |
Fuel use | 8.5 gal/hour
32.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 119.5 hp
89.1 kW |
Fuel use | 8.3 gal/hour
31.4 l/hour |
Max pull | 13875 lbs
6293 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6155M.
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 6155M Specification Unit Converter
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