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John Deere 6120E Specs ( 2016-Present )

Name: John Deere 6120E
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 6120E is a versatile utility tractor featuring a 4.5L 4-cylinder PowerTech PWL engine that delivers 120 hp gross and 102 hp at the PTO. Built with a choice of 2WD or 4WD and weighing up to 17,636 lbs, this machine offers reliability for farm operations with its durable inboard planetary final drives and 12- or 24-speed PowrReverser transmission options.

Ideal Applications

High-Clearance Operations: The 6120EH variant is specifically designed as a high-crop model, making it ideal for tasks requiring extra ground clearance.

Heavy Towing and Draft Work: With a ballasted weight of 14,250 lbs and a maximum drawbar capacity of 5,500 lbs, this tractor is well-equipped for pulling heavy implements.

Precision Field Tasks: The availability of an optional AutoTrac steering kit and draft sensing hitch control allows for increased accuracy and efficiency during field operations.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Saltillo, Mexico
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$69,650 (2015 ROPS )

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual stage dry
Bore/Stroke	4.17x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression	16.8:1
Description	John Deere PowerTech PWL / wastegate turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling diesel / 4-cylinder 16-valve / inline
Displacement	275 ci (4.5 L)
Emission control	cooled exhaust-gas recirculation
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Idle RPM	900-2275
Operating RPM	1800-2200
Rated Power (gross)	120 hp (89.5 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	364 lb-ft (493.6 Nm)
Torque RPM	1600
Engine (gross)	120 hp (89.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	102 hp (76.1 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	wet disc / wet disc
Description	Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with shuttle lever. Range upshifts B-C and C-D, plus downshift D-C, are synchronized.
Gears	12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and 12 reverse
Transmission	PowrReverser / PowrReverser Hi-Lo
Type	two-speed power shift
Transmission type	12-speed / 24-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission type	12-speed / 24-speed two-speed power shift

Mechanical

4WD Differential lock	limited-slip front
Cab	Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. AutoTrac ((Optional steering kit))
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Pressure	2828 psi (195.0 bar)
Pump flow	20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Type	open center
Valves	2 to 3

Hitch

Control	draft sensing OptOptional
Drawbar	Cat. 2
Rear Arms	telescopic draft arms
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	550 lbs (249 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Engine RPM	540@2085
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread	60.4 to 80.4 inches (153 to 204 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	96.7 inches (245 cm)
4WD Front tread	59.7 to 79.4 inches (151 to 201 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	96.5 inches (245 cm)
Description	Flange rear axle
2WD Wheelbase	96.7 inches (245 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	96.5 inches (245 cm)

6120E Serial Number Location

Description	Serial number plate on the right side of the 6120E tractor frame, above the front axle.

John Deere 6120E Weight

Ballasted	14250 lbs (6463 kg)
Max capacity	17636 lbs (7999 kg)
Max Drawbar	5500 lbs (2494 kg)

Variants

6120EH	high-crop

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2144

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Test Date: March 30 to April 12, 2016

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

108.48 hp

@ 1950 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

101.19 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

107.76 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	328 lb-ft (445 Nm)
Torque Rise	35.8%
At Engine RPM	1549 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	101.19	75.46	2199
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	108.48	80.90	1950

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
101.19	2199	6.37	0.44	N/A	0.22
87.01	2226	5.72	0.46	N/A	0.18
65.86	2246	4.72	0.50	N/A	0.11
44.29	2269	3.77	0.60	N/A	0.05
22.54	2300	2.91	0.91	N/A	0.00
1.25	2300	1.98	11.06	N/A	0.00

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1950 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
3rd (A3)	82.10	10,220	3.02	13.30	58	186	28.70	2192	0.02	12.86	0.55
4th (B1)	87.50	9,737	3.37	9.10	59	186	28.69	2168	0.02	13.72	0.51
5th (B2)	95.13	7,913	4.51	5.20	57	185	28.69	1949	0.02	15.25	0.46
6th (C1)	94.74	6,594	5.39	4.20	59	186	28.71	1950	0.02	15.19	0.46
7th (B3)	94.68	5,823	6.10	3.50	60	187	28.72	1950	0.02	15.20	0.46
8th (C2)	95.04	4,566	7.81	2.50	59	187	28.72	1950	0.02	15.22	0.46

Unballasted Front Drive Disengaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Crank Shaft RPM	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
87.55	6,556	5.01	6.70	55	185	28.68	Power at Rated Engine Speed—5th (B2) Gear	2200	0.02	13.79	0.51
68.15	4,919	5.20	4.70	58	185	28.72	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—5th (B2) Gear	2234	0.02	12.97	0.54
47.01	3,312	5.33	3.10	59	184	28.71	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—5th (B2) Gear	2255	0.02	11.30	0.62
67.99	4,916	5.19	4.70	60	184	28.73	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—7th (B3) Gear	1678	0.02	15.51	0.45
46.72	3,281	5.34	3.10	59	183	28.75	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—7th (B3) Gear	1701	0.02	13.96	0.50

Unballasted Front Drive Disengaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
4th (B1)	67.74	7,590	3.35	12.30	57	185	28.68	2230	0.02	12.35	0.57
5th (B2)	87.55	6,556	5.01	6.70	55	186	28.68	2200	0.02	13.79	0.51
6th (C1)	86.94	5,425	6.01	5.30	59	185	28.71	2200	0.02	13.69	0.51
7th (B3)	87.16	4,800	6.81	4.50	59	185	28.70	2200	0.02	13.71	0.51
8th (C2)	87.11	3,741	8.74	3.40	59	185	28.72	2201	0.03	13.73	0.51

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
89.58	5,474	6.14	2200	3.20	59	186	28.69	Power at Rated Engine Speed—6th (C1) Gear	0.02	14.18	0.49
69.40	4,143	6.28	2233	2.50	60	185	28.71	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—6th (C1) Gear	0.02	13.00	0.54
47.21	2,769	6.39	2254	1.60	60	186	28.72	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—6th (C1) Gear	0.02	11.17	0.63
69.20	4,152	6.25	1558	2.40	60	183	28.73	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th (C2) Gear	0.02	15.65	0.45
46.80	2,728	6.43	1590	1.50	59	182	28.74	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th (C2) Gear	0.02	14.10	0.50

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
3rd (A3)	83.21	10,172	3.07	11.90	59	186	28.68	2196	0.02	13.07	0.54
4th (B1)	86.83	9,388	3.47	7.80	58	186	28.66	2200	0.02	13.67	0.51
5th (B2)	89.54	6,504	5.16	3.70	55	185	28.66	2200	0.02	14.11	0.50
6th (C1)	89.58	5,474	6.14	3.20	59	186	28.69	2200	0.02	14.18	0.49
7th (B3)	88.16	4,771	6.93	2.70	59	185	28.70	2200	0.02	13.93	0.50
8th (C2)	87.87	3,723	8.86	2.00	59	185	28.72	2201	0.03	13.88	0.51

Category: II Quick Attach: No

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,404 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	21.20 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,195 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	20.90 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	Four cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	276 cu in (4525 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.8 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	regenerative aftertreatment system consisting of DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Speeds	12 forward (18.03 mph max)
Wheelbase	96.50 in (2450 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.0 to 80.0 in
Rear Tread Width	59.5 to 79.2 in
Brakes	wet multiple disc mechanically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 15W-40

Sound Levels

Front Wheel Drive Engaged

At No Load In 5th B2 Gear	77.40 dB(A)

Front Wheel Drive Disengaged

At No Load In 5th B2 Gear	78.10 dB(A)
Bystander In 12th D3 Gear	83.20 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 12th D3 Gear	81.90 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 460/85R34;**;12(85) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 340/85R24;**;12(85) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	15.50 in (395 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	6,620 lbs
Front	4,020 lbs
Total	10,640 lbs

John Deere 6120E Specs ( 2016-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

6120E Serial Number Location

John Deere 6120E Weight

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1950 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Disengaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Disengaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Front Wheel Drive Engaged

Front Wheel Drive Disengaged

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks