Overview
The Iseki T6500 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1980 and 1981 that was built in Japan in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. It is equipped with a 3.6L four-cylinder Isuzu diesel engine rated at 64.1 hp and a 20-speed gear transmission featuring a creeper range. Standard features include an independent 540 RPM rear PTO with a hydraulic clutch and a Category II rear hitch with position and draft control.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor utilizes a liquid-cooled Isuzu 4BB1 diesel engine with a 219.4 cubic inch displacement and a 17.5:1 compression ratio, supported by a 27.5-gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt electrical system with dual 80 AH batteries.
Transmission and PTO Performance:
The mechanical drive system consists of a 20-speed gear transmission providing 20 forward and 4 reverse gears via a 275mm dry disc clutch, coupled with an independent 1.375-inch rear PTO rated for 540 RPM at 1814 engine RPM.
Hydraulic and Chassis Specifications:
The chassis features an open center hydraulic system with an 11.5 gpm pump flow, power steering with an 8 gpm flow, and a wheelbase of 84.7 inches, with total weights ranging from 5423 to 5986 pounds depending on the drive type.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki |
Engine
| Engine type | Isuzu 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 27.5 gal (104.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry with pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.016x4.331 inches (102 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Description | Isuzu 4BB1 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 219.4 ci (3.6 L) |
| Power | 64.1 hp (47.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 275mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Five gears (1-5), plus reverse (R), in two ranges with additional creeper range. |
| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 20-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heater. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 11.5 gpm (43.5 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 8 gpm (30.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1814 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 80 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 30 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 52 to 75.6 inches (132 to 192 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Ground clearance | 15.4 inches (39 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 5423 lbs (2459 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 14.8 inches (37 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 5986 lbs (2715 kg) |
| Height | 96.9 inches (246 cm) |
| Length | 142.1 inches (360 cm) |
| Rear tread | 55.5 to 79.5 inches (140 to 201 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 84.7 inches (215 cm) |
| Width | 72.4 inches (183 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9/14-30 |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 5423 to 5986 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 84.7 inches (215 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9/14-30 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30 |
References
| Description | Tractor T Series published in 1981, by Iseki |
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T6500 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number behind alternator. |
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Variants
| 2-62 | similar White model |
|---|---|
| T6500 | utility |
| T6500HC | high-crop |