John Deere 6215R

The John Deere 6215R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 415 ci 6.8 L engine. The rated power output is 215 hp 160.3 kW. Transmission: AutoPowr IVT. Operating weight: 19610 lbs 8895 kg.

Overview

	2015 - 2021 6R SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2015 - 2021
6R Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price was $183,229 in 2017

John Deere 6215R Engine
John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	88.5 gal 335.0 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	5.3 gal 20.1 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 6215R Power
Engine (gross)	215 hp 160.3 kW
Engine (max)	252 hp 187.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	177 hp 132.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)	173.89 hp 129.7 kW
PTO (tested)	205.72 hp 153.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Power steering
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves	3 to 6
Pump flow	41 gpm 155.2 lpm
SCV flow	26.4 gpm 99.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	11990 lbs 5438 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
	540/1000 (1.75)
	540/540E/1000 (1.375)
	540/540E/1000 (1.75)
	540E/1000/1000E (1.375)
	540E/1000/1000E (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	110.2 inches 279 cm
Weight	19610 lbs 8895 kg
Front tire	420/90R30
Rear tire	480/80R46
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	200
	240 OptOptional
Charging volts	14
Battery volts	12

References
Operator's Manual 6145R, 6155R, 6155RH, 6175R, 6195R and 6125R (OMAL218252) published in 2016
Operator's Manual 6145R, 6155R, 6155RH, 6175R, 6195R and 6125R (OMAL225966) published in 2021

Engine

Engine Detail — 415 ci / 6.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	415 ci 6.8 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Emissions	Tier 4
Emission control	diesel particulate filter with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) (DPF)
Rated Power (gross)	215 hp 160.3 kW
Maximum Power (gross)	252 hp 187.9 kW
Rated RPM	2100
Idle RPM	850-2250
Operating RPM	1550-2100
Torque	740 lb-ft 1003.4 Nm
Torque RPM	1600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
20-speed partial power shift
24-speed eight-speed power shift
infinitely variable transmission

Transmission — PowerQuad Plus

Transmission	PowerQuad Plus
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and reverse
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D). Push-button clutch for range shifts.
With SRI 925 rear tires. Rear speeds are 4% faster than forward.

Transmission — AutoQuad Plus Eco

Transmission	AutoQuad Plus Eco
Type	partial power shift
Gears	20 forward and reverse
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in Five synchronized ranges (A-E). Push-button clutch and automatic shift mode.
With SRI 925 rear tires. Rear speeds are 4% faster than forward.

Transmission — Direct Drive

Transmission	Direct Drive
Type	eight-speed power shift
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Eight power-shift gears in three electronically-shifted ranges. Automatic and manual shifting modes available.
With SRI 925 rear tires. Rear speeds are 4% faster than forward.

Transmission — AutoPowr IVT

Transmission	AutoPowr IVT
Type	infinitely variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 6215R Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46

Dimensions
Wheelbase	110.2 inches 279 cm
Length	198.6 inches 504 cm
Height (cab)	126.2 inches 320 cm
Shipping weight	19610 lbs 8895 kg
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.94 by 100.4 inches 100 by 2550 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.94 by 110.5 inches 100 by 2806 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.94 by 118.5 inches 100 by 3009 mm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2106
Diesel AutoQuad Plus 4WD June 23 - 30, 2015 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2106 file
PTO performance
Max power	205.72 hp 153.4 kW
Fuel use	11.3 gal/hour 42.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	181.06 hp 135.0 kW
Fuel use	10.5 gal/hour 39.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	203.63 hp 151.8 kW
Fuel use	11.3 gal/hour 42.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	173.89 hp 129.7 kW
Fuel use	10.5 gal/hour 39.7 l/hour
Max pull	19897 lbs 9025 kg

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