John Deere 6155M

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6155M is a row-crop tractor designed for a variety of agricultural tasks. This model comes equipped with a John Deere PowerTech PVS engine, boasting a 6-cylinder, 24-valve, turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine with a displacement of 414 cubic inches. Its liquid-cooling system supports a large coolant capacity of 29.8 quarts. With rated power outputs of 155 hp and a peak of 164 hp under different conditions, combined with an electric starter, this tractor is built to deliver consistent performance. The 6155M's transmission offers a power shift capability with up to 20 gears in both forward and reverse configurations, catering to a wide range of on-field requirements. With a substantial operating weight of 13,073 pounds, this tractor's robust chassis and Category 3 hitch are capable of supporting heavy loads, reaching a maximum capacity of 24,250 lbs. The tractor comes with a height of approx 114.6 inches with ROPS and 114.9 inches with a cab, which underlines a level of comfort and safety. Its hydraulic system is a closed-center pressure-and-flow compensated type, ensuring efficient power delivery for various implements. The tractor's emissions are managed through advanced technology adhering to Tier IV standards, including cooled exhaust-gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction systems. The 6155M strikes a balance between power and precision, built to excel in the rigorous environment of row-crop farming.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 155; 164 (as per different power ratings EC 97/98 and EC 97/68)

Transmission: Variable four-speed power shift

Operating Weight: 13073

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: Max capacity: 24250 lbs

John Deere 6155M vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Excellent
Greater than 100% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Above Average
Greater than 81% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 52% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
PowerTech PVS
Cooling Type
Liquid
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
24-valve
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
414
Bore (in)
4.15
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output (hp)
155; 164 (as per different power ratings EC 97/98 and EC 97/68)

Transmission

Type
Variable four-speed power shift
Forward Gears
-
Reverse Gears
-
Total Gears
16 or 20 (multiple configurations detailed)

Dimensions

Length (in)
186.1
Width (in)
100.4
Height (in)
114.6 (ROPS), 114.9 (cab)
Operating Weight (lb)
13073

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
-
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
29.8
Front Tire Diameter (in)
Unknown (10.00-16 is a size designation, not diameter)
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
Unknown (460/85R38 is a size designation, not diameter)
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag (agricultural)
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
Max capacity: 24250 lbs
Operator Station Type
Unknown (Cab height provided, suggests "Cab" available)
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Closed-center pressure-and-flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May to June, 2020

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 155.0 HP (115.6 kW) at 1700 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 8.63 Gal/hr (32.67 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.385 lb/hp.hr (0.234 kg/kW.h)
  • DEF Consumption: 0.23 Gal/hr (0.86 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Power at Rated Engine Speed (7th Gear): 118.1 HP (88.1 kW) with a drawbar pull of 9605 lbs (42.72 kN) and a speed of 4.61 mph (7.43 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.478 lb/hp.hr (0.291 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.26 Hp.hr/gal (2.81 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 495 lb.-ft. (672 Nm) at 1600 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 51.5% with a power increase at 1700 rpm of 18.4%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted at Hitch Points: 12025 lbs (53.5 kN) with 90 mm lift cylinders
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 31.4 GPM (118.9 l/min)
  • Hydraulic Power: 45.9 HP (34.3 kW) at a delivery pressure of 2740 psi (190 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 16.80 Hp.hr/gal (3.31 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 8.61 Gal/hr (32.60 l/h) at 2000 rpm

    NTTL.(2022). OECD tractor test 3216 for John Deere 6155M PowerQuad Plus Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu