John Deere 6100D

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6100D is a utility tractor powered by a 4-cylinder 4.19 in bore, 276 ci displacement, turbocharged diesel engine producing 90.1 hp at 2100 rpm with a 19.0 to 1 compression ratio. Key specifications updated based on test results include the transmission type as a selective gear fixed ratio with 9 forward and 3 reverse gears, hydrostatic steering, operating weight of 9950 lbs, and hydraulic system details like pump delivery rates and pressures. Additional details on turbo boost, fuel rates, drawbar height, and static weight distribution have been added.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 90.1

Transmission: Transmission selective gear fixed ratio

Operating Weight: 9950

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 6841

John Deere 6100D vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 80% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Excellent

Greater than 96% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 98% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 4045T PowerTech
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 276
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 90.1

Transmission

Type: Transmission selective gear fixed ratio
Forward Gears: 9
Reverse Gears: 3
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 168.1 (2WD) / 165.7 (4WD)
Width (in): 71.7
Height (in): 107.5 (cab)
Operating Weight (lb): 9950

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Power take-off at 540 rpm at 2085 engine rpm or 1000 rpm at 2065 engine rpm
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Hydrostatic steering
Coolant Capacity (qts): 17.4
Front Tire Diameter (in): 13.6-24 (diameter not specified)
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 18.4-34 (diameter not specified)
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 2012
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 6841
Operator Station Type: Folding 2-post ROPS or cab with heat and A/C
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Wet disc brakes
Hydraulic System Type: Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May 20 to June 2, 2010

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power (Rated Engine Speed): 89.33 HP (66.61 kW) at 2065 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 5.09 Gal/hr (19.27 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.400 lb/hp.hr (0.243 kg/kW.h)
Maximum Power (1 hour): 90.10 HP (67.19 kW) at 1896 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (5th Gear): 74.66 HP (55.67 kW) with a drawbar pull of 5170 lbs (23.00 kN) and a speed of 5.42 mph (8.71 km/h) with 7.1% slip
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed (5th Gear): 0.477 lb/hp.hr (0.290 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.72 Hp.hr/gal (2.90 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 268 lb.-ft. (363 Nm) at 1398 rpm
Torque Rise: 22.1% with a power increase at 1896 rpm of 3.0%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 6841 lbs (30.4 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 19.5 GPM (73.9 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 27.2 HP (20.3 kW) at delivery pressure of 2594 psi (179 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.55 Hp.hr/gal (3.46 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 5.09 Gal/hr (19.27 l/h) at 2065 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(2010).Test 1974: John Deere 6100D. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2376