John Deere 6165J
The John Deere 6165J is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414.4 ci 6.8 L engine. The rated power output is 165 hp 123.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad. Operating weight: 15190 to 16290 pounds.
Engine Power
165 hp
123.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
79.25 gal
300.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Operating Weight
15190 to 16290 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 2010 -
6J SeriesUtility tractor |
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2010 - | |
6J Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Montenegro, Brazil | |
John Deere 6165J Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 79.25 gal
300.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 6165J Transmission | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 6165J Power | |
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Engine | 165 hp
123.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 143 hp
106.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. | |
Hydraulics | |||
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Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) | ||
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar | ||
Valves | 2 to 3 | ||
Pump flow | 29.06 gpm
110.0 lpm | ||
SCV flow | 27.74 gpm
105.0 lpm | ||
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard | JD Hy-Gard | |
JD Hy-Gard |
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Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Control | electronic lower link |
Rear lift (at ends) | 13,230 lbs
6001 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12,790 lbs
5801 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 107.5 inches
273 cm |
Weight | 15190 to 16290 pounds |
Front tire | 16.9-28 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 150 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414.4 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068 PowerTech |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414.4 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 165 hp
123.0 kW |
Fuel system | rotary injection pump |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 528.1 lb-ft
716.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D). | |
With 20.8-38 R1 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6165J Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9-28. Rear: 20.8-38 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 24.5-32 |
Front: 480/70R28. Rear: 650/75R32 | |
Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 107.5 inches
273 cm |
Length | 213.4 inches
542 cm |
Height | 115.4 inches
293 cm |
Ground clearance | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
Rear axle | 3.661 by 94.72 inches
92 by 2405 mm |
Rear axle | 3.661 by 109.3 inches
92 by 2776 mm |
Front tread | 56.1 to 84.1 inches
142 to 213 cm |
Rear tread | 62.5 to 126.7 inches
158 to 321 cm |
John Deere 6165J Weight | |
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ROPS | 15,190 lbs
6890 kg |
Cab | 16,290 lbs
7389 kg |
Ballasted | 20,720 lbs
9398 kg |
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