John Deere 6170M

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6170M is a row-crop tractor with a 4x4 Front Wheel Assist (FWA) chassis powered by a liquid-cooled 6-cylinder John Deere PowerTech PVX diesel engine with 414 cubic inch displacement. It produces a rated PTO power of 144.55 hp at 2100 RPM and a maximum torque of 526 lb-ft at 1250 RPM. Key features include a 20-speed AutoQuad Plus partial power shift transmission, hydrostatic power steering, and a Category IIIN rear hitch. The operating weight is 15,265 lbs with agricultural tires (380/85R30 front, 460/85R42 rear). Additional details from independent testing include torque rise, hydraulic performance, sound levels, hitch dimensions, and transmission gear speeds.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 144.55

Transmission: partial power shift

Drive Type: 4x4 FWA

Operating Weight: 15265

Fuel Type: diesel

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John Deere 6170M Tractor

John Deere 6170M vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 63% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 62% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PVX
Cooling Type: liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: diesel
Induction Type: variable geometry turbocharger with intercooler
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 414
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 144.55

Transmission

Type: partial power shift
Forward Gears: -
Reverse Gears: -
Total Gears: 20

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 15265

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 FWA
Drive Type: 4x4 FWA
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: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: IIIN
Hitch Category: Category IIIN
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric Starter
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: closed center load sensing pressure and flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: October 29 to November 12, 2013

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power at Rated Engine Speed (2100 rpm): 144.55 HP (107.79 kW)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 8.53 Gal/hr (32.29 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.415 lb/hp.hr (0.252 kg/kW.h)
Maximum Power (1 hour): 156.52 HP (116.72 kW) at 1700 rpm, fuel consumption 8.52 Gal/hr (32.25 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power in 7th (B3) Gear: 131.78 HP (98.27 kW) with a drawbar pull of 11185 lbs (49.75 kN) and a speed of 4.42 mph (7.11 km/h), fuel consumption 0.458 lb/hp.hr (0.279 kg/kW.h)
75% of Pull at Maximum Power in 7th (B3) Gear: 106.04 HP (79.07 kW) with a drawbar pull of 8424 lbs (37.47 kN) and a speed of 4.72 mph (7.60 km/h), fuel consumption 0.503 lb/hp.hr (0.306 kg/kW.h)
Maximum Power in 6th (B2) Gear at 1700 rpm: 125.90 HP (93.88 kW) with a drawbar pull of 13536 lbs (60.21 kN) and a speed of 3.49 mph (5.62 km/h), fuel consumption 0.482 lb/hp.hr (0.293 kg/kW.h)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 526 lb.-ft. (713 Nm) at 1250 rpm
Torque Rise: 45.4%, torque rise at 1680 engine rpm is 34%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 11098 lbs (49.4 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 30.3 GPM (114.7 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 49.3 HP (36.8 kW) at delivery pressure of 2794 psi (193 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.59 Hp.hr/gal (3.46 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed: 8.68 Gal/hr (32.86 l/h) at 1950 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(2013).Test 2081: John Deere 6170M. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2475