John Deere 6300

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6300 is a utility tractor powered by a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine from the CD4039 series, producing 79.8 hp at 2100 rpm. It has a fully synchronized or partial power shift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. Key performance metrics from independent testing include a maximum torque of 233 lb-ft, 31.7% torque rise, drawbar performance up to 62.5 hp, and hydraulic capabilities with 4900 lbs of force and 24.3 hp power. With a tested operating weight of 9490 lbs, it rides on agricultural tires with diameters ranging from 24-38 inches. Additional details on sound levels and specific drawbar/hydraulic performance are available in the test results.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 79.8

Transmission: Fully synchronized / Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD / 4WD

Operating Weight: 9490

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 6300 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 99% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 91% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: CD4039
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 239
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2300
Power Output (hp): 79.8

Transmission

Type: Fully synchronized / Partial power shift
Forward Gears: 12
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 9490

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD / 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 2WD / 4WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 14.5 (ROPS) / Unknown (Cab)
Front Tire Diameter (in): 24 (2WD) / 28 (4WD)
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 38 (2WD) / 38 (4WD)
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1997
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Two-post folding ROPS or ComfortGard Cab (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center pressure flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: January to June, 1994

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 79.8 HP (59.5 kW) at 2100 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 4.44 Gallons/hr (16.81 l/hr) with a fuel efficiency of 0.381 lb/HP.hr (0.232 kg/kW.hr)
Standard Power Take-off Speed (PTO-1000 rpm): 79.5 HP (59.3 kW) at 2200 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power at 6th Gear: 62.5 HP (46.6 kW) with a drawbar pull of 5465 lbs (24.30 kN) and a speed of 4.29 mph (6.90 km/h)
50% of Pull at Maximum Power 6th Gear: 34.2 HP (25.5 kW) with a drawbar pull of 2730 lbs (12.14 kN) and a speed of 4.70 mph (7.58 km/h)
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed 7th Gear: 50.0 HP (37.3 kW) with a drawbar pull of 4125 lbs (18.35 kN) and a speed of 5.3 mph (8.53 km/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 233 lb.-ft. (316 Nm) at 1599 rpm
Torque Rise: 31.7%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 4900 lbs (21.8 kN) at hitch points with an opening pressure of the relief valve at 2830 psi (195 bar)
Pump Delivery Rate at Maximum Hydraulic Power: 16.9 GPM (63.8 l/min) at a delivery pressure of 2465 psi (170 bar)
Hydraulic Power: 24.3 HP (18.1 kW)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.00 Hp.hr/gal (3.35 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 4.44 Gal/hr (16.81 l/h) at 2100 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (1994). Nebraska Summary: S156 John Deere 6300. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2740