John Deere 6210
The John Deere 6210 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW. Transmission: PowrQuad. Operating weight: 7420 to 9610 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
30.7 gal*Standard on ROPS-equipped tractors. Optional on cab tractors.
116.2 L
Transmission
PowrQuad
Operating Weight
7420 to 9610 pounds
Overview
 | 1999 - 2002
6000 TEN SeriesUtility tractor
6000 TEN Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Variants | |
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6210 | utility tractor |
6210L | low-profile |
6210S | low-profile cab |
John Deere 6210 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 30.7 gal*Standard on ROPS-equipped tractors. Optional on cab tractors.
116.2 L |
43.6 gal*Standard on cab tractors. Optional on ROPS tractors.
165.0 L | |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 6210 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 72 hp
53.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 61.8 hp
46.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 78.6 hp
58.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. ComfortGard cab optional with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure-flow compensating |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 1 to 4 |
Pump flow | 25.4 gpm
96.1 lpm |
18.9 gpmOptOptional
71.5 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 4745 lbs
2152 kg |
Front Hitch | optional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Weight | 7420 to 9610 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
2WD Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 90 |
Cab Charging amps | 115 |
Battery CCA | 830 |
1230 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 110 |
154 OptOptional | |
References | |
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6000 TEN Series published in 1998, by John Deere | |
6000 TEN Series and Advantage Series Tractors published in 1998, by John Deere | |
6000 TEN Series Tractors and Advantage Series Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 4045TL054 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power (gross) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Compression | 17.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2300 |
Torque | 274 lb-ft
371.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12.7 qts
12.0 L |
ROPS Coolant capacity | 11.6 qts
11.0 L |
Cab Coolant capacity | 14.3 qts
13.5 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed fully synchronized | |
16-speed four-speed power shift | |
24-speed four-speed power shift |
Transmission — SyncroPlus
Transmission | SyncroPlus |
Type | fully synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). | |
With 18.4-30 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — SyncroPlus Power Reverser
Transmission | SyncroPlus Power Reverser |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand power reverser. | |
With 18.4-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 20% faster than forward. | |
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Transmission — PowrQuad
Transmission | PowrQuad |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with reverser. | |
With 18.4-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 20% faster than forward. | |
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Transmission — PowrQuad
Transmission | PowrQuad |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with reverser. | |
With 18.4-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 20% faster than forward. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6210 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-30 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Length | 162.7 inches
413 cm |
Width | 80 inches*Width of tractor with flange axles.
203 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 23.1 inches
58 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.4 inches
46 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.1 by 89.3 inches
78 by 2268 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.1 by 100.6 inches
78 by 2555 mm |
John Deere 6210 Weight | |
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2WD ROPS Shipping | 7420 lbs
3365 kg |
2WD Cab Shipping | 7927 lbs
3595 kg |
4WD ROPS Shipping | 7916 lbs
3590 kg |
4WD Cab Shipping | 8423 lbs
3820 kg |
4WD Cab Operating | 9610 lbs
4359 kg |
John Deere 6210 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 69.6 inches
176 cm |
ROPS | 107.5 inches
273 cm |
Cab | 101.7 inches
258 cm |
Exhaust | 100.9 inches
256 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1821 | |
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Diesel PowrQuad 4WD
June 1998 - October 1998,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1821 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 78.6 hp
58.6 kW |
Fuel use | 4.5 gal/hour
17.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 74.7 hp
55.7 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 76.0 hp
56.7 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 61.8 hp
46.1 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Gear 3B used for power test. | |
Max pull | 10695 lbs
4851 kg |
Gear 1B used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 620 loader | |
John Deere 640 loader | |
John Deere 640SL loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6210 based on its 90 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
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 6210.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.6 hrs
Approximately 6.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (30.7 gal / 116.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~4.7 gal/hr (17.7 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 6210 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6210.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)90 hp
Kilowatts (kW)67.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)91.2 PS
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