John Deere 6500L
The John Deere 6500L is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 114 hp 85.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad Creeper. Operating weight: 7740 to 8379 pounds.
Engine Power
114 hp
85.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
30 gal
113.6 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad Creeper
Operating Weight
7740 to 8379 pounds
John Deere 6500L Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1994 - 1998
Orchard/Vineyard tractor |
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1994 - 1998 | |
Orchard/Vineyard tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Orchard/Vineyard tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 6500L Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 6500L Power | |
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Engine | 114 hp
85.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 30 gal
113.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 13.7 gal (SynchroPlus)
51.9 L |
12.9 gal (PowrQuad)
48.8 L | |
Front axle | 6.8 qts
6.4 L |
Front hubs | 3.6 qts
3.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure flow compensated |
Capacity | 13.7 gal (SynchroPlus)
51.9 L |
12.9 gal (PowrQuad)
48.8 L | |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Total flow | 18.9 gpm
71.5 lpm |
25.4 gpmOptOptional
96.1 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 5915 lbs
2683 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Weight | 7740 to 8379 pounds |
Front tire | 27/9.5-15 |
Rear tire | 18.4-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Battery CCA | 780 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 110 |
154 OptOptional | |
References | |
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66- to 85-HP 6000 Series Tractors published in 1996, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 6200, 6200L, 6300, 6300L, 6400, 6400L and 6500L Tractors (OMAL77469) published in 1994 | |
6000 Series Tractors and Advantage Series Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1997, by John Deere | |
5000 Series NARROW and 6000 Series LOW-PROFILE Tractors published in 1994, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 4045 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 114 hp
85.0 kW |
Compression | 17.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4.2 hp
3.1 kW |
Oil capacity | 12.7 qts
12.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 11.6 qts
11.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
28-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 54.8 qts
51.9 L |
Four power shift gears in four ranges. Optional left-hand reverser allows clutchless shuttle shifting. | |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Creeper
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Creeper |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 28 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 54.8 qts
51.9 L |
Dimensions
John Deere 6500L Tires | |
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Ag front | 27/9.5-15 (2WD) |
10.5/80-15 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Length | 162.7 inches
413 cm |
Height (cab) | 96.1 inches
244 cm |
2WD Shipping weight | 7740 lbs
3510 kg |
4WD Shipping weight | 8379 lbs
3800 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.4 inches
39 cm |
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