John Deere 6506
The John Deere 6506 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414.1 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 105 hp / 78.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad. Operating weight: 10,250 lbs 4649 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 105 hp / 78.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
54.7 gal
207.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Operating Weight
10,250 lbs
4649 kg
Overview
 | 1995 - 1997
6000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
6000 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 6506 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 54.7 gal
207.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 6506 Power | |
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Engine | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
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 lift | 12,070 lbs
5474 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 10,250 lbs
4649 kg |
Front tire | 16.9R24 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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6-Cylindriga Traktorer I 6000-Serien published in 1995, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414.1 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414.1 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 317.2 lb-ft
430.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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20-speed partial power shift | |
16-speed | |
24-speed |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in five ranges (A-E) with power shuttle. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Gears | 16 forward and 12 reverse |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Gears | 24 forward and 16 reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6506 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R24. Rear: 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Length | 177.2 inches
450 cm |
Height (cab) | 110.6 inches
280 cm |
Weight | 10,250 lbs
4649 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6506 based on its 105 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 6506.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10 hrs
Approximately 10 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (54.7 gal / 207.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.5 gal/hr (20.7 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 6506 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6506.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)105 hp
Kilowatts (kW)78.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)106.5 PS
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