John Deere 6M 120 Utility Tractor
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Key Specs
| Engine description | John Deere PowerTech™ PSS |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 4.5 L 276 cu in. |
| Rated engine power | 120 hp 88.3 kW |
| Maximum engine power | 132 hp 97.1 kW |
| Rated PTO power (hp SAE) | 93 hp 69 kW |
| Maximum PTO power | 105 hp 78 kW |
| Transmission type | Standard: John Deere 16-speed PowrQuad™ 19 mph (30 k/h) Optional: John Deere 16-speed PowrQuad™ 24 mph (38 k/h) & John Deere 24-speed PowrQuad™ 25 mph (40 k/h) Creeper available: PowrQuad™ |
| Hydraulic pump rated output | Base: 80 L/min 21.1 gpm Optional: 114 L/min 30.1 gpm |
| Rear hitch category (SAE designation) | Standard: Category 2 Optional: Category 3 |
| Base machine weight | 6,250 kg 13,779 lb |
Engine specifications
| Description | John Deere PowerTech™ PSS |
|---|---|
| Engine type | 4045HL555 (PSS) |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpm |
| Aspiration | Turbo charged. Variable geometry turbo with fixed geometry and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
| Emission level | FT4 |
| After treatment type | FT4: Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) with Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) using DEF |
| Displacement | 4.5 L 276 cu in. |
Engine performance
| Rated power | 120 hp 88.3 kW |
|---|---|
| Rated PTO power (hp SAE) | 93 hp 69 kW |
| Maximum PTO power | 105 hp 78 kW |
| Intelligent Power Management (IPM) | Transport and/or mobile PTO applications N/A |
| Power boost | 10 percent |
| Maximum engine power | 132 hp 97.1 kW |
| Engine peak torque | 562 Nm 414.5 lb-ft |
| PTO torque rise | 40 percent |
Transmission
| Type | PowrQuad™ transmission |
|---|---|
| Reverser | Mechanical left-hand reverser |
| Creeper | Optional |
Hydraulic system
| Type | Standard: Pressure compensated (PC) Optional: Pressure-and-flow compensated (PFC) system with Load Sensing function |
|---|---|
| Pump rated output | Standard: 80 L/min 21.1 gpm Optional: 114 L/min 30.1 gpm |
| Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs) | Up to three |
| Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs) | Up to three |
| Joystick SCV control | Mechanical |
Rear hitch
| Hitch category (SAE designation) | Standard: Category 2 Optional: Category 3 |
|---|---|
| Rear hitch lift capacity (SAE designation) | 3,200 kg 7,048 lb Optional: 3,600 kg 7,930 lb |
| Maximum lift capacity at coupling points | Standard: 4,950 kg 10,903 lb Optional: 5,650 kg 12,445 lb |
| Sensing type | Electronic at lower link |
| Rear axle differential lock | Electrohydraulic with oil-cooled clutch |
Drawbar
| Drawbar category | Category 2 |
|---|---|
| Maximum vertical load | 1200-2000 kg (2646-4409 lb) Maximum vertical load dependent on drawbar position |
Rear power take-off (PTO)
| Type | Electrohydraulically engaged, oil-cooled, multi-disc design |
|---|---|
| Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds) | 540 PTO: 1977 rpm 1000 PTO: 1972 rpm |
| PTO actuation | Switch at operator station |
Front hitch
| Category | N/A |
|---|---|
| Electric power | N/A |
| Standard lift capacity | N/A |
| Front power take-off (PTO) | N/A |
| PTO speed | N/A |
Rear axle
| Type | Standard: flange-type rear axle Optional: Rack-and-pinion rear axle - 79-mm (3.1-in.) shaft (2550-mm/100.4 in.) Rack-and-pinion rear axle - 79-mm (3.1-in.) shaft - short version (2286-mm/90.0 in.) mm mm |
|---|---|
| Rear differential lock | Electrohydraulically with oil-cooled clutch |
Front axle
| Type | Standard: MFWD Optional: Two-wheel drive (2WD) |
|---|---|
| Front axle differential lock | Self-locking differential |
Tires
| Front | 380/85R24 |
|---|---|
| Rear | 460/85R34 |
Steering
| Type | Dynamic load sensing, hydrostatic, flow metering |
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Electrical system
| Alternator size | Standard: 14 V/120 amp Optional: 14 V/250 amp |
|---|---|
| Battery options | Standard: 12 V, 154 Ah Option: 12 V, 174 Ah |
Operator station
| Rollover protective structure, OOS | Gearshift location - console/floor Console |
|---|---|
| Seat | Standard: Economy seat with mechanical suspension, w/o seat swivel Optional: Standard seat with mechanical suspension & seat swivel |
| Cab suspension | N/A |
| Instructional seat | N/A |
| Display | Digital dash display w/ liquid crystal displays (LCDs) |
| Radio | N/A |
| Inner cab volume | N/A |
| dB(A) rating | N/A |
| Cab glass area | N/A |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm 101.6 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 2,270 mm 90.0 in. |
| Overall length | 4,470 mm 176 in. (base weight to rear hitch) |
| Front axle center | 488 mm 19.2 in. (ground clearance) |
| Approximate Shipping Weight | Cab: 6250 kg 13,779 lb |
Weight
| Base machine weight | Front axle 2,500 kg 5,512 lb Rear axle 3,750 kg 8,267 lb 6,250 kg 13,779 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible weight | 9,150 kg 20,172 lb |
Capacities
| Crankcase oil volume | 17.1 L 4.5 U.S. gal. |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 200 L 52.8 U.S. gal. |
| Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank | 13.5 L 3.6 U.S. gal. |
| Cooling system | 22 L 5.8 U.S. gal. |
| Transmission-hydraulic system | PowrQuad™: 53.0 L 14.0 U.S. gal. |
Serviceability
| Interval for engine oil change | 500 hours |
|---|---|
| Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change | 1500 hours |
| Interval for engine coolant change | 6000 hours |
Loaders
| Loader | 620R, 640R |
|---|---|
| Lift capacity at full height | MSL: 2749 kg 6061 lb |
| Maximum lift height | MSL: 4.4 m 175.3 in. |
Precision AG
| Guidance | N/A |
|---|---|
| Telematic | Standard: JDLink™ |
| Remote diagnostics | Standard: JDLink™ |
Miscellaneous
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
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Additional information
| Date collected | 26-Aug-25 |
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