John Deere 6R 120
The John Deere 6R 120 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 118 hp / 88.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere AutoQuad Plus Eco. Operating weight: 13448 lbs 6100 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 118 hp / 88.0 kW
Transmission
John Deere AutoQuad Plus Eco
Operating Weight
13448 lbs
6100 kg
Overview
![]() | 2022 -
6R SeriesUtility tractor |
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2022 - | |
6R Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 6R 120 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 6R 120 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 118 hp
88.0 kW |
Engine (max) | 130.1 hp
97.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 91 hp
67.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center PFC |
Pump flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IIIN/II |
Rear lift | 7937 lbs
3600 kg |
9039 lbsOptOptional
4100 kg | |
Front Hitch | IIIN |
Front lift | 7275 lbs
3299 kg |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Weight | 13448 lbs
6100 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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6R Utility Tractors published in 2021, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PSS |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Rated Power (gross) | 118 hp
88.0 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 130.1 hp
97.0 kW |
Torque | 415 lb-ft
562.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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continuously-variable transmission | |
24-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere IVT
Transmission | John Deere IVT |
Type | continuously-variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Transmission — John Deere AutoQuad Plus Eco
Transmission | John Deere AutoQuad Plus Eco |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6R 120 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Weight | 13448 lbs
6100 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6R 120 based on its 118 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 | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
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 6R 120.
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 6R 120 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6R 120.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)118 hp
Kilowatts (kW)88 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)119.6 PS
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