
6 Series Row Crop Tractors
6R 215 Tractor
- John Deere FT PowerTech™ 6-cylinder engines
- Engine HP: 237 HP Max 215/HP Rated with up to 40 additional HP (IPM)
- AutoQuad™, DirectDrive or IVT transmission options
- Optional CommandPRO™ puts tractor and implement control at your fingertips
Specifications
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John Deere 6R 215 Tractor |
Key Specs
Engine description | John Deere PowerTech™ PVS | |||
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Engine displacement | 6.8 L 415 cu in. |
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Rated engine power | 97/68EC: 158 kW 215 hp |
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Maximum engine power | 97/68EC: 174 kW 233 hp |
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Rated PTO power (hp SAE) | 133 kW 178 hp |
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Maximum PTO power | 165 kW 221 hp |
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Transmission type | Standard: Infinitely variable transmission (IVT™), 0.05-42 km/h 0.03-26 mph Optional: IVT, 0.05-50 km/h 0.03-31 mph 24-speed AutoQuad™ PLUS ECO (40K) 24-speed AutoQuad PLUS ECO (50K) 24-speed Direct Drive (40K) 24-speed Direct Drive (50K) |
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Hydraulic pump rated output | Standard: 60 cc pump: 155 L/min 41 gpm |
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Rear hitch category (SAE designation) | Category 3/3N: 5440 kg 11990 lb |
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Base machine weight | 8500 kg 18,739 lb |
Engine specifications
Description | John Deere PowerTech™ PVS | |||
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Engine type | Diesel, in-line, 6-cylinder, wet-sleeve cylinder liners with four valves in head | |||
Engine family | NJDXL06.8324 | |||
Rated speed | 2100 rpm | |||
Aspiration | Turbocharged, fixed geometry first stage-variable geometry second stage, air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation | |||
Emission level | Final Tier 4 | |||
After treatment type | DOC/DPF/SCR | |||
Displacement | 6.8 L 415 cu in. |
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Cylinders liners |
Engine performance
Rated power | 97/68EC: 158 kW 215 hp |
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Rated PTO power (hp SAE) | 133 kW 178 hp |
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Maximum PTO power | 165 kW 221 hp |
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Intelligent Power Management (IPM) | Transport and/or mobile PTO applications Additional engine power (hp ISO) at 2100 rpm: 29.8 kW 40 hp |
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Power boost | 10 percent | |||
Maximum engine power | 97/68EC: 174 kW 233 hp |
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Engine peak torque | At 1,600 rpm: 1004 Nm 740 lb-ft |
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PTO torque rise | 40 percent | |||
Air cleaner type | ||||
Drawbar power | ||||
Fuel injection system and control |
Transmission
Type | Standard: IVT, 0.05-42 km/h 0.03-26 mph Optional: IVT, 0.05-50 km/h 0.03-31 mph 24-speed AutoQuad PLUS ECO (40K) 24-speed AutoQuad PLUS ECO (50K) 24-speed Direct Drive (40K) 24-speed Direct Drive (50K) |
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Reverser | Left-hand electrical reverser | |||
Creeper | ||||
Clutch; wet/dry |
Hydraulic system
Type | Closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated | |||
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Pump rated output | Standard: 60 cc pump: 155 L/min 41 gpm |
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Available flow at a single rear SCV | 100 L/min 26.4 gpm |
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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs) | Standard: Three ISO couplers Optional: Three to five ISO couplers |
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Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs) | Up to three | |||
Joystick SCV control | Available | |||
SCV control | Standard: Mechanical Optional: Electronic |
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Auxiliary hydraulic features | ||||
Available flow at front SCVs | ||||
Number of front selective control valves (SCVs) |
Rear hitch
Remote control valves available | Available: Remote control switch | |||
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Hitch category (SAE designation) | Category 3/3N: 5440 kg 11,990 lb |
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Maximum lift capacity behind lift points | 5450 kg 12,015 lb |
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Sensing type | Electrohydraulic | |||
Rear axle differential lock | Electrohydraulic | |||
Hitch draft control load sense type | ||||
Lift capacity at standard frame |
Drawbar
Drawbar category | Category 3 | |||
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Maximum vertical load | Category 3: 1600-2800 kg 3525-6170 lb Maximum vertical load dependent on drawbar position |
Rear power take-off (PTO)
Type | Independent Standard: 540E, 1000, 1000E rpm reversible shaft: 35 mm 1.375 in. Optional: 540, 540E, 1000 rpm reversible shaft: 35 mm 1.375 in. |
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Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds) | 1950 engine rpm at 540/1000 rpm PTO 1761 engine rpm at 540E rpm PTO 1756 engine rpm at 1000E rpm PTO |
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PTO actuation | Electrical modulation | |||
Economy PTO speeds | ||||
Ground speed PTO option availability | ||||
Multispeed PTO option availability | ||||
Reverse PTO speeds |
Front hitch
Category | Category 3N | |||
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Electric power | Seven-pin electrical socket Optional: Three-pin and ISOBUS socket |
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Standard lift capacity | At hook ends: 3300 kg 7275 lb |
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Front power take-off (PTO) | 1000 rpm, clockwise rotation (from driving position) | |||
PTO speed | Engine at PTO speed (1000): 1969 rpm |
Rear axle
Type | Standard:Rack and pinion, 2550 mm 100.4 in. Optional:Rack and pinion, 2806 mm 110.5 in. Rack and pinion, 3009 118.5 |
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Final drive type | Inboard planetary three pinion | |||
Differential controls | Full-locking electrohydraulic | |||
Axle type | ||||
Brakes, type and control | ||||
Load rating | ||||
Rear differential lock |
Front axle
Type | Standard: Mechanical front-wheel drive (MFWD) Optional: Triple-Link Suspension (TLS™) |
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Front axle differential lock | MFWD: Limited slip TLS: Limited slip TLS with brakes: Full-locking electrohydraulic |
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Load rating |
Tires
Front | 420/90R30 R1/R1W Radial | |||
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Rear | 480/80R42 R1/R1W Radial | |||
Wheel tread range | MFWD: 1524-2235 mm 60-88 in. TLS: 1524-2235 mm 60-88 in. |
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Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) | ||||
Turning radius with brakes | ||||
Turning radius without brakes |
Steering
Type | Hydrostatic power |
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Electrical system
Alternator size | Standard: 200 amp Optional: 250 amp |
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Battery options | 12 V | |||
Working lights | Standard: 14 halogen Optional: 12 light-emitting diode (LED) plus two halogen |
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Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED) | Standard: 65-W halogen W Optional: LED |
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Total cold cranking amps | 1230 CCA With cold weather package or IVT: 1400 CCA |
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Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED) | ||||
dB(A) rating for backup alarm |
Operator station
Rollover protective structure, OOS | Gearshift location - console/floor Standard: Right-hand console Optional: CommandARM™ console |
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Seat | Degree of seat swivel, left hand CommandARM: 7.5 degree Degree of seat swivel, right hand CommandARM: 30 degree Standard: Air suspension Optional: Deluxe air suspension |
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Cab suspension | Optional: Adaptive Hydraulic Cab Suspension Plus (HCS Plus) | |||
Instructional seat | Standard | |||
Display | Cornerpost display (right-hand A-post) Standard: CommandCenter™ display: 213.4 mm 8.4 in. Optional: CommandCenter display: 254 mm 10 in. |
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Radio | Standard | |||
Inner cab volume | 3.33 m3 117.59 cu ft |
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dB(A) rating | 71 dB | |||
Cab glass area | 6.11 m2 65.77 sq ft |
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Front visibility | ||||
Safety glass rating |
Dimensions
Wheelbase | 2800 mm 110.2 in. |
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Overall width | 1892 mm 74.5 in. |
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Overall length | 5045 mm 198.6 in. |
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Overall height | 3160 mm 124.4 in. |
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Front axle center | 560 mm 22 in. |
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Approximate shipping weight, Open;Cab | 8500 kg 18,739 lb |
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Drawbar clearance |
Weight
Base machine weight | Front axle 3400 kg 7495 lb Rear axle 5100 kg 11,243 lb Total MFWD, AutoQuad, front weight support, one pair 204-kg (450-lb) rear weights, front fenders, 480/80R46 rear duals, 420/90R30 front, shipping fuel: 8661 19,100 lb 8500 kg 18,739 lb |
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Maximum permissible weight | 13,450 kg 29,650 lb |
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Maximum ballast level |
Capacities
Crankcase oil volume | 23.5 L 6.2 U.S. gal. |
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Fuel tank | 330 L 87.1 U.S. gal. |
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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank | 20 L 5.3 U.S. gal. |
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Cooling system | 28 L 7.4 U.S. gal. |
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Transmission-hydraulic system | IVT: 75 L 19.8 U.S. gal. AutoQuad: 71 L 18.8 U.S. gal. DirectDrive ECO: 81 L 21.4 U.S. gal. |
Serviceability
Interval for engine oil change | 750 hours | |||
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Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change | 1,000 hours | |||
Interval for engine coolant change | 6,000 hours |
Loaders
Loader | 660R 680R |
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Lift capacity at full height | 660R: 2586 kg 5701 lb 680R: 2453 kg 5408 lb |
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Maximum lift height | 660R: 4520 mm 178 in. 680R: 4480 mm 176 in. |
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Leveling type |
Precision AG
Guidance | Standard: AutoTrac&trade Ready assisted steering | |||
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Telematic | Standard: JDLink™ system | |||
Remote diagnostics | Service ADVISOR™ Remote tool available with JDLink hardware and activations |
Miscellaneous
Country of manufacture | Germany | |||
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AutoTrac ready | ||||
CommandCenter video inputs | ||||
ISOBUS ready | ||||
Immobilizer | ||||
Side slope rating | ||||
Uphill/downhill slope rating |
Additional information
Date collected | 12-Nov-21 |
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Brakes
Auxiliary brakes | ||||
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Front axle brakes | ||||
Hydraulic trailer brakes | ||||
MFWD braking | ||||
Park lock | ||||
Pneumatic trailer brakes | ||||
Primary brake (foot brake) | ||||
Secondary brake |
Tracks
Drive type | ||||
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Midrollers | ||||
Track width | ||||
Tread spacing |
Financing
Learn more about financing options for this piece of equipment including:
- John Deere Revolving Plan account
- John Deere Multi-Use account
- Installment financing options
- Equipment leasing
- 10 Year Platinum Warranty Package
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