John Deere 6400
The John Deere 6400 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276.4 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 100 hp / 74.6 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad. Operating weight: 9,040 lbs 4100 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 100 hp / 74.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
42.3 gal
160.1 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Operating Weight
9,040 lbs
4100 kg
Overview
 | 1992 - 1997 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Variants | |
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6400SE | economy model |
John Deere 6400 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 42.3 gal
160.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 6400 Power | |
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Engine | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Total flow | 15.85 gpm
60.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 12070 lbs*Maximum force at top end of lift range
5474 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
540/540E/1000 OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@2017 |
540E@1684 | |
1000@2208 | |
Front PTO | independent |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Weight | 9,040 lbs
4100 kg |
Front tire | 13.6R28 |
Rear tire | 16.9R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 110 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 154 |
References | |
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Flexibla och Produktiva published in 1995, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276.4 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 4045 TL |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276.4 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 298 lb-ft
404.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1540 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed fully synchronized | |
15-speed fully synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
20-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus |
Type | fully synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 225mm wet disc |
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in four ranges (A-D). | |
Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus |
Type | fully synchronized |
Gears | 15 forward and 5 reverse |
Clutch | 225mm wet disc |
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in five ranges (A-E). Also available in a 24-speed option with 40 kph maximum speed (depending on sales market). | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | 225mm wet disc |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with power shuttle. | |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | 225mm wet disc |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in five synchronized ranges (A-E) with power shuttle. Also available in a 24-speed option with 40 kph maximum speed (depending on sales market). | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6400 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 16.9R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Length | 165.7 inches
420 cm |
Height (cab) | 105.9 inches
268 cm |
Weight | 9,040 lbs
4100 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6400 based on its 100 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 | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
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 | 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 | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 6400.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.1 hrs
Approximately 8.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (42.3 gal / 160.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.2 gal/hr (19.7 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 6400 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6400.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)100 hp
Kilowatts (kW)74.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)101.4 PS
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