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 listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 215 hp / 160.3 kW. Transmission: AutoPowr IVT. Operating weight: 19610 lbs 8895 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 215 hp / 160.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
88.5 gal
335.0 L
Transmission
AutoPowr IVT
Operating Weight
19610 lbs
8895 kg
Overview
 | 2015 - 2021
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 $183,229 in 2017 | |
John Deere 6215R Engine | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 11990 lbs
5438 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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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 | |
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Wheelbase | 110.2 inches
279 cm |
Weight | 19610 lbs
8895 kg |
Front tire | 420/90R30 |
Rear tire | 480/80R46 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
240 OptOptional | |
Charging volts | 14 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Transmission — AutoPowr IVT
Transmission | AutoPowr IVT |
Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6215R Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere H360 loader | |
John Deere H380 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6215R based on its 215 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 6215R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.9 hrs
Approximately 7.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (88.5 gal / 335 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.2 gal/hr (42.3 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 6215R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6215R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)215 hp
Kilowatts (kW)160.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)218 PS
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