John Deere 6170R
The John Deere 6170R 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): 170 hp / 126.8 kW. Transmission: DirectDrive. Operating weight: 15500 to 17200 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 170 hp / 126.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
95 gal
359.6 L
Transmission
DirectDrive
Operating Weight
15500 to 17200 pounds
Overview
 | 2012 - 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 was $149,287 in 2014 with AutoQuad | |
John Deere 6170R Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 95 gal
359.6 L |
107 gal (optional)
405.0 L | |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 6170R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 170 hp
126.8 kW |
Engine (max) | 187 hp
139.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 135.88 hp
101.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 162.72 hp
121.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear lock with wet disc clutch |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
ComfortView cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional adaptive hydraulic cab suspension. GreenStar and AutoTrac ready with ISOBUS connector. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 41 gpm
155.2 lpm |
SCV flow | 26.4 gpm
99.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3 |
Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
Rear lift (at ends) | 18,740 lbs
8500 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 10,690 lbs
4848 kg |
Drawbar | Category 2 with 3,085 to 5,400 pound load rating |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
540/540E/1000 (1.375) | |
540/1000/1000E (1.375) | |
Engine RPM | 540@1932 |
540E@1775 | |
1000@1932 | |
1000E@1775 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 118.9 inches
302 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 110.2 inches
279 cm |
Weight | 15500 to 17200 pounds |
Front tire | 420/90R30 |
Rear tire | 480/80R46 (4WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
200 (optional) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
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 — 415 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PVX |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 415 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Interim Tier 4 |
Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
Rated Power (gross) | 170 hp
126.8 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 187 hp
139.4 kW |
Fuel system | high pressure common rail |
Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 850-2250 |
Operating RPM | 1300-2100 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 24.8 qts
23.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 29.8 qts
28.2 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.019 inches
0.483 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.021 inches
0.533 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
20-speed partial power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission | |
24-speed eight-speed power shift |
Transmission — PowerQuad Plus
Transmission | PowerQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 94.05 qts
89.0 L |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with power reverser lever. | |
With 18.4R46 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — AutoQuad Plus Eco
Transmission | AutoQuad Plus Eco |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 94.05 qts
89.0 L |
With 18.4R46 rear tires. 40 KPH transmission is electronically limited in E4 and E4 to 40 KPH (26.1 MPH). | |
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Transmission — AutoPowr IVT
Transmission | AutoPowr IVT |
Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 111 qts
105.1 L |
Transmission — DirectDrive
Transmission | DirectDrive |
Type | eight-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6170R Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46 (4WD) |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 118.9 inches
302 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 110.2 inches
279 cm |
Length | 198.6 inches
504 cm |
Width | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
Height | 124.3 inches
315 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 21.14 inches
53 cm |
Front axle | Triple-Link Suspension |
Rear axle | 3.94 by 100.4 inches
100 by 2550 mm |
Optional rear axle | 3.94 by 110.5 inches
100 by 2806 mm |
Optional rear axle | 3.94 by 118.5 inches
100 by 3009 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
John Deere 6170R Weight | |
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2WD | 15,500 lbs
7030 kg |
4WD | 17,200 lbs
7801 kg |
Max capacity | 28,660 lbs
13000 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2033 | |
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Diesel AutoQuad 4WD
August 28 - September 10, 2012
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2033 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 162.72 hp
121.3 kW |
Fuel use | 9.1 gal/hour
34.4 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 143.28 hp
106.8 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 157.15 hp
117.2 kW |
Fuel use | 9.3 gal/hour
35.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 135.88 hp
101.3 kW |
Fuel use | 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour |
Max pull | 17393 lbs
7889 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere H360 loader | |
John Deere H360 MSL loader | |
John Deere H380 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6170R based on its 170 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 6170R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.7 hrs
Approximately 10.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (95 gal / 359.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.8 gal/hr (33.5 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 6170R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6170R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)170 hp
Kilowatts (kW)126.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)172.4 PS
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