John Deere 6605
The John Deere 6605 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414.4 ci 6.8 L engine. The rated power output is 121 hp 90.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad. Operating weight: 10050 to 10250 pounds.
Engine Power
121 hp
90.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
40.7 gal
154.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Operating Weight
10050 to 10250 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1998 - 2005
Utility tractor |
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1998 - 2005 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
John Deere 6605 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 6605 Power | |
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Engine | 121 hp
90.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 103 hp
76.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 40.7 gal
154.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.1 gal
57.2 L |
Front axle | 7.1 qts
6.7 L |
Front hubs | 0.8 qts (each)
0.8 L |
Hydraulics | |||
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Type | closed-center flow-compensated | ||
Capacity | 15.1 gal
57.2 L | ||
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar | ||
Valves | 2 to 3 | ||
Pump flow | 17.44 gpm
66.0 lpm | ||
26.42 gpmOptOptional
100.0 lpm | |||
SCV flow | 15.85 gpm
60.0 lpm | ||
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard | JD Hy-Gard | |
JD Hy-Gard |
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Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | electronic lower link |
Rear lift (at ends) | 10,251 lbs
4649 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 10050 to 10250 pounds |
Front tire | 14.9-26 |
Rear tire | 23.1-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 52 |
Cab Charging amps | 75 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 150 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414.4 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414.4 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 121 hp
90.2 kW |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 379 lb-ft
513.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 20.1 qts
19.0 L |
Oil capacity | 20.1 qts
19.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed fully synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus |
Type | fully synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc PermaClutch II |
Oil capacity | 60.2 qts
57.0 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four synchronized ranges (A-D). Optional creeper range provides a total of 24 forward gears. | |
With 18.4x34 R1 rear tires. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc PermaClutch II |
Oil capacity | 60.2 qts
57.0 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D). | |
With 18.4-34 R1 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward speeds. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6605 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 23.1-30 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 23.1-30 |
Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34 | |
Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 15.5-38 (duals) | |
Front: 16.9-24. Rear: 18.4-38 | |
Front: 16.9-24. Rear: 23.1-30 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Length | 193.7 inches
491 cm |
Height | 107.8 inches
273 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | |
Front tread | 63.6 to 84.8 inches
161 to 215 cm |
Rear tread | 71.3 inches
181 cm (flange) |
Rear tread | 61.6 to 91.2 inches
156 to 231 cm (bar) |
Rear tread | 64.4 to 75.5 inches
163 to 191 cm (bar with cab) |
John Deere 6605 Weight | |
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ROPS | 10050 lbs
4558 kg |
Cab | 10250 lbs
4649 kg |
Max capacity | 15,430 lbs
6999 kg |
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