John Deere 6150R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6150R is a powerful utility tractor with a 6-cylinder, 6.8L PowerTech PVX turbocharged intercooled diesel engine that delivers 144.68 horsepower at 1700 rpm and a maximum torque of 472 lb-ft at 1549 rpm. It features a selective gear fixed ratio transmission with partial (4) range operator-controlled power shift, hydrostatic power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 108.9 inches and an operating weight of 14,975 lbs. It is equipped with a 540/1000 rpm independent PTO and a closed center pressure and flow compensated hydraulic system. The engine has a compression ratio of 16.5 to 1 and a turbo boost of 18.9 - 21.8 psi. The tractor's fuel efficiency is 0.396 lb/hp.hr at maximum power and 14.88 Hp.hr/gal at rated speed.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 144.68

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 14975

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 6150R Tractor

John Deere 6150R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 91% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Excellent

Greater than 97% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 68% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PVX
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged intercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 414.0 (converted from 6788 ml)
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 144.68

Transmission

Type: Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled power shift
Forward Gears: 20
Reverse Gears: 20
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 194.1
Width (in): 100.4
Height (in): 116.1
Operating Weight (lb): 14975

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 29.8
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: 2016
Hitch Type: 3N
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 17861 lbs (at 24 inches)
Operator Station Type: Cab with air-conditioning
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center pressure and flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 10 to 24, 2013

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 144.68 HP (107.89 kW) at 1700 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 8.17 Gal/hr (30.93 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.396 lb/hp.hr (0.241 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.82 Gal (3.09 l) during active exhaust regeneration

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (7th Gear): 116.90 HP (87.17 kW) with a drawbar pull of 8713 lbs (38.76 kN) and a speed of 5.03 mph (8.10 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.471 lb/hp.hr (0.286 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.88 Hp.hr/gal (2.93 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 472 lb.-ft. (640 Nm) at 1549 rpm
Torque Rise: 51.9% with a power increase at 1700 rpm of 16.4%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 9244 lbs (41.1 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 30.8 GPM (116.5 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 47.5 HP (35.4 kW) at delivery pressure of 2745 psi (189 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 16.57 Hp.hr/gal (3.26 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 8.18 Gal/hr (30.95 l/h) at 2010 rpm

NTTL.(2013).Test 2060: John Deere 6150R. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2497