John Deere 6145M

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6145M is a row-crop tractor with a 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine capable of delivering a maximum power of 134.2 horsepower at 1800 rpm. It has a four-speed power shift transmission with 24 forward and reverse gears. The engine meets Tier IV emission standards and features emission control systems. The tractor has a maximum torque of 440 lb.-ft. (597 Nm) at 1600 rpm and a torque rise of 52.3%. The hydraulic system has an open center design with a pump delivery rate of 32.1 GPM (121.4 l/min) at minimum pressure and 29.5 GPM (111.8 l/min) at maximum hydraulic power, capable of exerting a maximum force of 12410 lbs (55.2 kN). The drawbar height is 20.9 in (530 mm). The tractor's operating weight is 16525 lbs (7495 kg).

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 134.2

Transmission: Four-speed power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 16525

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 6145M Tractor

John Deere 6145M vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 51% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 48% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PSS
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: 16-valve
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 276
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 134.2

Transmission

Type: Four-speed power shift
Forward Gears: 24
Reverse Gears: 24
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 186.1
Width (in): 100.4
Height (in): 113.3
Operating Weight (lb): 16525

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 28.5
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: III/IIIN
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September to November, 2020

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 134.2 HP (100.1 kW) at 1800 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 7.92 Gal/hr (29.97 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.404 lb/hp.hr (0.246 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.22 Gal/hr (0.84 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (10th Gear): 109.6 HP (81.7 kW) with a drawbar pull of 7680 lbs (34.17 kN) and a speed of 5.35 mph (8.61 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.470 lb/hp.hr (0.286 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.57 Hp.hr/gal (2.87 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 440 lb.-ft. (597 Nm) at 1600 rpm
Torque Rise: 52.3% with a power increase at 1800 rpm of 16.5%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 12410 lbs (55.2 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 32.1 GPM (121.4 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 46.2 HP (34.5 kW) at delivery pressure of 2985 psi (206 bar)

NTTL.(2022). OECD tractor test 3240 for John Deere 6145M CommandQuad Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu