John Deere 6930 Premium
The John Deere 6930 Premium is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 413.7 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 150 hp / 111.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 155 hp / 115.6 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere AutoPowr. Operating weight: 12,960 lbs 5878 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 150 hp / 111.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 155 hp / 115.6 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
66 gal
249.8 L
Transmission
John Deere AutoPowr
Operating Weight
12,960 lbs
5878 kg
Overview
![]() | 2006 - 2011
Model year 2006-20082009-2011 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
John Deere 6930 Premium Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 6930 Premium Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 155 hp
115.6 kW |
Engine (net) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Engine (max) | 167 hp
124.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 136 hp
101.4 kW |
Boost PTO (claimed) | 158 hp
117.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 66 gal
249.8 L |
Optional Fuel | 85.9 gal
325.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 14.8 gal
56.0 L |
IVT Hydraulic system | 17.4 gal
65.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | load-sensing pressure-flow compensating (PFC) |
Capacity | 14.8 gal
56.0 L |
IVT Capacity | 17.4 gal
65.9 L |
Pressure | 2,901 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 4 (Max) |
Pump flow | 15.9 gpm
60.2 lpm |
Optional Pump flow | 29.1 gpm
110.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IIIN |
Control | 15.9 |
Optional Control | 29.1 |
Rear lift (at ends) | 18,880 lbs
8563 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@1995 |
540E@1743 | |
1000@1995 | |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1995 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 12,960 lbs
5878 kg |
Front tire | 16.9R28 |
Rear tire | 20.8R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 413.7 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068HL480 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 413.7 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
Rated Power (net) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 155 hp
115.6 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 161 hp
120.1 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 167 hp
124.5 kW |
Fuel system | high-pressure common rail injection |
Cooling system | viscous fan |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 845-2255 |
Operating RPM | 1300-2100 |
Torque | 507 lb-ft
687.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 20.6 qts
19.5 L |
Oil change | 500 h |
Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts
28.0 L |
Coolant change | 1500 h |
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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20-speed partial power shift | |
32-speed partial power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | PermaClutch II wet disc |
Oil capacity | 59.2 qts
56.0 L |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in five synchronized ranges (A-E) with left-hand power shuttle. Optional de-clutch button allows range shifting without using the foot clutch. | |
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Transmission — John Deere AutoQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere AutoQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Clutch | PermaClutch II wet disc |
Oil capacity | 59.2 qts
56.0 L |
AutoQuad Plus adds automatic load-matched gear shifting to the PowrQuad transmission. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Creeper
Transmission | John Deere Creeper |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 32 forward and reverse |
Clutch | PermaClutch II wet disc |
Oil capacity | 59.2 qts
56.0 L |
The optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds to the PowrQuad or AutoQuad transmission. | |
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Transmission — John Deere AutoPowr
Transmission | John Deere AutoPowr |
Type | infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 69.7 qts
66.0 L |
The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6930 Premium Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Length | 187.3 inches
475 cm |
Width | 93.8 inches
238 cm |
Height | 114.4 inches
290 cm |
Front tread | 63.9 to 83.3 inches
162 to 211 cm |
Rear tread | 63.9 to 79.6 inches
162 to 202 cm |
John Deere 6930 Premium Weight | |
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Shipping | 12,960 lbs
5878 kg |
Max capacity | 24,250 lbs
10999 kg |
Max rear axle | 17,185 lbs
7795 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6930 Premium.
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 6930 Premium Specification Unit Converter
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