John Deere 6R 165
The John Deere 6R 165 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 415 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 162.3 hp / 121.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere IVT. Operating weight: 15653 lbs 7100 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 162.3 hp / 121.0 kW
Transmission
John Deere IVT
Operating Weight
15653 lbs
7100 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 165 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 6R 165 Transmission | |
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continuously-variable transmission | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 6R 165 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 162.3 hp
121.0 kW |
Engine (max) | 178.4 hp
133.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 129 hp
96.2 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 |
41 gpmOptOptional
155.2 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Rear lift | 9193 lbs
4169 kg |
Front Hitch | IIIN |
Front lift | 7275 lbs
3299 kg |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 108.8 inches
276 cm |
Weight | 15653 lbs
7100 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 — 415 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PVS |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 415 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.15x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Rated Power (gross) | 162.3 hp
121.0 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 178.4 hp
133.0 kW |
Torque | 570 lb-ft
772.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere IVT
Transmission | John Deere IVT |
Type | continuously-variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6R 165 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 108.8 inches
276 cm |
Weight | 15653 lbs
7100 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6R 165 based on its 162.3 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 165.
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 165 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6R 165.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)162.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)121 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)164.6 PS
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