John Deere 6140D

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6140D is a 4WD utility tractor from the 6D series, manufactured in Saltillo, Mexico between 2008 and 2012. It is equipped with a 4.5 L four-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine rated at 122.79 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. The engine has a rated speed of 2200 rpm and a bore of 4.19 inches. The tractor features a partially synchronized with power shuttle transmission with 9 forward and 9 reverse gears. It offers hydrostatic power steering and mechanical wet disc brakes, and it comes with a cab. The operating weight is 10,030 lb. Additional details from independent testing include fuel and oil specifications, transmission and axle lubricants, PTO performance, drawbar performance, and hydraulic system performance.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 122.79

Transmission: Partially synchronized with power shuttle

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 10030

Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel

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John Deere 6140D Tractor

John Deere 6140D vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 90% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Excellent

Greater than 97% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 61% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 4045H PowerTech E
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged intercooled
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 276
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 122.79

Transmission

Type: Partially synchronized with power shuttle
Forward Gears: 9
Reverse Gears: 9
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 165.7
Width (in): 71.7
Height (in): 107.5 (cab)
Operating Weight (lb): 10030

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent with dry disc clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 17.4
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 2012
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 6800
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential mechanical wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 4 to 11, 2013

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—1065 rpm): 116.39 HP (86.79 kW) at 2199 rpm
Fuel Consumption: 6.81 Gal/hr (25.76 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.410 lb/hp.hr (0.249 kg/kW.h)
Mean Atmospheric Conditions: Air temperature 73°F (23°C), Relative humidity 26%, Barometer 28.83 in Hg (97.63 kPa)
Maximum Power (1 hour): 122.79 HP (91.57 kW) at 1900 rpm
Fuel Consumption: 6.74 Gal/hr (25.52 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.385 lb/hp.hr (0.234 kg/kW.h)
Fuel Efficiency: 18.22 Hp.hr/gal (3.59 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power in 5th (B2) Gear: 99.35 HP (74.09 kW) with a drawbar pull of 6498 lbs (28.90 kN) at 5.73 mph (9.22 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.478 lb/hp.hr (0.291 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.66 Hp.hr/gal (2.89 kW.h/l)
Power at Reduced Engine Speed in 6th (B3) Gear: 103.95 HP (77.51 kW) with a drawbar pull of 6082 lbs (27.05 kN) at 6.41 mph (10.32 km/h) and engine speed of 1900 rpm
Fuel Consumption: 0.453 lb/hp.hr (0.276 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.55 Hp.hr/gal (3.06 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 383 lb.-ft. (519 Nm) at 1450 rpm
Torque Rise: 37.7% with a power increase at 1900 rpm of 5.5%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 7304 lbs (32.5 kN) through the whole range with 2x80 mm lift cylinders
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 21.0 GPM (79.4 l/min) at rated engine speed
Pump Delivery Rate at Maximum Hydraulic Power: 19.8 GPM (74.8 l/min) at delivery pressure of 2617 psi (180 bar), Power: 30.2 HP (22.5 kW)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.74 Hp.hr/gal (3.49 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 6.83 Gal/hr (25.84 l/h) at 2065 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2013). Test 2058: John Deere 6140D. Nebraska Tractor Tests. 2499. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2499