John Deere 6170M

The John Deere 6170M is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 415 ci 6.8 L engine. The rated power output is 170 hp 126.8 kW. Transmission: AutoQuad Plus. Operating weight: 15664 lbs 7105 kg.

Overview

	2013 - 2015 6M SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2013 - 2015
6M Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price	$118,344 (2014 PowrQuad PLUS 16 Cab 2WD )
	$130,807 (2014 AutoQuad Cab 4WD )

John Deere 6170M Engine
John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 6170M Power
Engine (gross)	170 hp 126.8 kW
Engine (max)	173 hp 129.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	142 hp 105.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	131.78 hp 98.3 kW
PTO (tested)	156.52 hp 116.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	Electro-hydraulic rear
	limit-slip front (4WD)
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab with air-conditioning. GreenStar (optional); AutoTrac (optional)

Capacity
Fuel	107 gal 405.0 L
Hydraulic system	15.8 gal 59.8 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Control	electrohydraulic load sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	8360 lbs 3792 kg
	10582 lbs (optional) 4799 kg
Drawbar	Cat. II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1932
	1000@1932

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	110.2 inches 279 cm
Weight	15664 lbs 7105 kg
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	460/85R38 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	90
	150 (optional)
Charging volts	14
Battery volts	12

References
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)	170 hp 126.8 kW
Maximum Power (gross)	173 hp 129.0 kW
Fuel system	high pressure common rail
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	566 lb-ft 767.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	24.8 qts 23.5 L
Coolant capacity	29.8 qts 28.2 L

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
20-speed partial power shift

Transmission — PowrQuad Plus

Transmission	PowrQuad Plus
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 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 6170M Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 460/85R38 (2WD)
	Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 460/85R42 (4WD)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	110.2 inches 279 cm
Weight	15664 lbs 7105 kg
Max weight	24912 lbs 11300 kg
Clearance (front axle)	20.47 inches (4WD) 51 cm
Bar rear axle	3.622 by 100.4 inches 91 by 2550 mm
Front tread	63.3 to 87.4 inches 160 to 221 cm (2WD)

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2081
Diesel 20-speed AutoQuad Plus 4WD October 29 - November 12, 2013 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2081 file
PTO performance
Max power	156.52 hp 116.7 kW
Fuel use	8.5 gal/hour 32.2 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	144.55 hp 107.8 kW
Fuel use	8.5 gal/hour 32.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	152.67 hp 113.8 kW
Fuel use	8.7 gal/hour 32.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	131.78 hp 98.3 kW
Fuel use	8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Max pull	14390 lbs 6527 kg

Attachments

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