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John Deere 6800

The John Deere 6800 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 120 hp / 89.5 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad. Operating weight: 11,000 lbs 4989 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 120 hp / 89.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
54.7 gal 207.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Operating Weight
11,000 lbs 4989 kg

Overview

John Deere 6800 tractor photo
1993 - 1997 6000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 6000 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
John Deere 6800 Engine
John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
54.7 gal 207.0 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 6800 Power
Engine
120 hp 89.5 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Pump flow
15.9 gpm 60.2 lpm
25.4 gpmOptOptional 96.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/IIIN
Rear lift
15082 lbs 6841 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type
540E/1000
Engine RPM
540E@1754
1000@2000
Front PTO
independent
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
104.3 inches 264 cm
Weight
11,000 lbs 4989 kg
Front tire
16.9R26
Rear tire
18.8R38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
85
120 OptOptional
Battery volts
12
References
6800 references literature
6-Cylindriga Traktorer I 6000-Serien published in 1995, by John Deere
Trattoti 6 Cilindri Serie 6000 published in 1996, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 414 ci / 6.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere 6068
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
414 ci 6.8 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Power
120 hp 89.5 kW
Rated RPM
2100
Torque
395.3 lb-ft 536.0 Nm
Torque RPM
1300
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
20-speed partial power shift

Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad

Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Four power shift gears in four ranges, with power shuttle.

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. Available in 30 kph and 40 kph versions depending on market.
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
6800 PowrQuad partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 6800 Tires
Ag front
16.9R26
Ag rear
18.8R38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104.3 inches 264 cm
Length
179.5 inches 455 cm
Width
93 inches 236 cm
Height (cab)
110.6 inches 280 cm
Weight
11,000 lbs 4989 kg

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6800 based on its 120 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide 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 DutyHigh 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 6800.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.8 hrs

Approximately 8.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (54.7 gal / 207.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.2 gal/hr (23.6 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 6800 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6800.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)120 hp
Kilowatts (kW)89.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)121.7 PS

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