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 rated power output is 170 hp 126.8 kW. Transmission: DirectDrive. Operating weight: 15500 to 17200 pounds.

Overview

	2012 - 2014 6R SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2012 - 2014
6R Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price was $149,287 in 2014 with AutoQuad

John Deere 6170R Engine
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	120
	200 (optional)
Battery volts	12

References
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
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.

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).

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
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46 (4WD)

Dimensions
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
2WD	15,500 lbs 7030 kg
4WD	17,200 lbs 7801 kg
Max capacity	28,660 lbs 13000 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2033
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

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