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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 121 hp / 90.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad. Operating weight: 10050 to 10250 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 121 hp / 90.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
40.7 gal
154.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Operating Weight
10050 to 10250 pounds
Overview
 | 1998 - 2005
Utility tractor |
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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 |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6605 based on its 121 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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 6605.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.5 hrs
Approximately 6.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (40.7 gal / 154.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.3 gal/hr (23.8 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 6605 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6605.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)121 hp
Kilowatts (kW)90.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)122.7 PS
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