John Deere 6534
The John Deere 6534 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 (net): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 125 hp / 93.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad Plus. Operating weight: 11,390 lbs 5166 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 125 hp / 93.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
54.7 gal
207.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Operating Weight
11,390 lbs
5166 kg
Overview
![]() | 2009 - 2011 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 6534 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 6534 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Engine (net) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Engine (max) | 131 hp
97.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | rear electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable Roll-Guard ROPS. Cab with air-conditioning optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 54.7 gal
207.0 L |
Optional Fuel | 66 gal
249.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | constant flow load sensing |
Capacity | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Pressure | 2,901 psi
200.0 bar |
Pump flow | 21.4 gpm
81.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
II/IIIN (optional) | |
Control | load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensing |
Rear lift | 11,200 lbs
5080 kg |
12,860 lbs (optional)
5833 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2143 |
540E@1684 | |
1000@2208 | |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 11,390 lbs
5166 kg |
Front tire | 420/70R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Optional Charging amps | 154 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276.4 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276.4 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Rated Power (net) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 126 hp
94.0 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 131 hp
97.7 kW |
Fuel system | high-pressure common rail injection |
Cooling system | viscous fan |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 16.9 qts
16.0 L |
Oil change | 500 h |
Coolant capacity | 25.4 qts
24.0 L |
Coolant change | 3000 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed synchronized | |
16-speed power shuttle | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
24-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus |
Type | synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). | |
Transmission — John Deere PowrReverser
Transmission | John Deere PowrReverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
The PowrReverser transmission adds a left-hand shuttle lever to the SynchroPlus transmission. Reverse gear is replaced with a fourth gear in each range. Reverse speeds slightly higher than the matching forward speed. | |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are slightly higher than forward speeds. Optional creeper provides an additional 12 speeds in ranges A-C, from 0.26 kph to 1.5 kph. PowrQuad Plus provides push-button gear shifting on the range-shift lever. | |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are slightly higher than forward speeds. Optional creeper provides an additional 12 speeds in ranges A-C, from 0.16 kph to 1.12 kph. PowrQuad Plus provides push-button gear shifting on the range-shift lever. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 6534 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Length | 186.1 inches
472 cm |
Width | 91.2 inches
231 cm |
Height | 111.5 inches
283 cm |
Shipping weight | 11,390 lbs
5166 kg |
Max weight | 18,740 lbs
8500 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6534.
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 6534 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6534.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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