John Deere 6525
The John Deere 6525 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrReverser. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 9,612 lbs 4360 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
54.7 gal
207.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Operating Weight
9,612 lbs
4360 kg
Overview
![]() | 6025 SeriesUtility tractor |
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6025 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 6525 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 54.7 gal
207.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 6525 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Engine (net) | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Engine (max) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 102 hp
76.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center gear pump |
Pressure | 2538 psi
175.0 bar |
Pump flow | 14.27 gpm
54.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 2/1 |
Control | load and depth control with mechanical top-link sensing |
Rear lift | 10,030 lbs
4549 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2143 |
1000@2208 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 106.3 inches
270 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 9,612 lbs
4360 kg |
Front tire | 7.50R18 |
Rear tire | 18.4R34 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 110 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Stage III |
Rated Power (net) | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 121 hp
90.2 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Fuel system | electronic fuel injection |
Cooling system | viscous fan |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 850-2460 |
Operating RPM | 1600-2300 |
Torque | 358 lb-ft
485.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 16.9 qts
16.0 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed synchronized | |
16-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus |
Type | synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | wet 225mm disc PermaClutch II |
Oil capacity | 58.1 qts
55.0 L |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrReverser
Transmission | John Deere PowrReverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet 225mm disc PermaClutch II |
Oil capacity | 58.1 qts
55.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. 30 KPH and 40 KPH maximum speed options available. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6525 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50R18. Rear: 18.4R34 (2WD) |
Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 106.3 inches
270 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Shipping weight | 9,612 lbs
4360 kg |
Max weight | 16,530 lbs
7498 kg |
Clearance (rear axle) | 63.9,67.9,69.1,70.4,71.6,75.9,77.1,78.4,79.6 inches
162 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6525.
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 6525 Specification Unit Converter
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Converted Equivalents:
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