John Deere 6R 250
The John Deere 6R 250 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): 246.8 hp / 184.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere IVT. Operating weight: 21270 lbs 9648 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 246.8 hp / 184.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
108.3 gal
409.9 L
Transmission
John Deere IVT
Operating Weight
21270 lbs
9648 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 | |
Original price was $360,359 in 2023 | |
John Deere 6R 250 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 108.3 gal
409.9 L |
124.2 gal
470.1 L | |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 6.6 gal
25.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 6R 250 Transmission | |
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continuously-variable transmission | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 6R 250 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 246.8 hp
184.0 kW |
Engine (max) | 270.9 hp
202.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 229 hp
170.8 kW |
241 hp (IPM Boost)
179.7 kW | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
pneumatic OptOptional | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center PFC |
Pressure | 2970 psi
204.8 bar |
Pump flow | 42.3 gpm
160.1 lpm |
51.5 gpm
194.9 lpm | |
SCV flow | 30.6 gpm
115.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15430 lbs
6999 kg |
Front Hitch | IIIN |
Front lift (at ends) | 9700 lbs
4399 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
1000 (1.75) | |
Engine RPM | 540@1950 |
540E@1721 | |
1000@1950 | |
1000E@1659 | |
Front PTO | independent |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1965 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 114 inches
289 cm |
Weight | 21270 lbs
9648 kg |
Front tire | 420/85R30 |
Rear tire | 520/85R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 250 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 95 |
References | |
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6R Utility Tractors published in 2021, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 6R 230 and 6R 250 (OMAL234787) published in 2021 |
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) | 246.8 hp
184.0 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 270.9 hp
202.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 850-2250 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2100 |
Torque | 860 lb-ft
1166.2 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 250 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 520/85R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 114 inches
289 cm |
Length | 206.2 inches
523 cm |
Height (cab) | 129.9 inches
329 cm |
Weight | 21270 lbs
9648 kg |
Max weight | 33070 lbs
15000 kg |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle | 3.94 by 100.4 inches
100 by 2550 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.94 by 118.5 inches
100 by 3009 mm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 6R 250 based on its 246.8 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
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 250.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.4 hrs
Approximately 8.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (108.3 gal / 410 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12.8 gal/hr (48.6 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 6R 250 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6R 250.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)246.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)184 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)250.2 PS
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