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John Deere 6120M Specs ( 2015-2024 )

Name: John Deere 6120M
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Nebraska Test #S1109

John Deere 6120M POWRQUAD-PLUS DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 95.9 hp

Max Pull 12,855 lbs

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Overview

The John Deere 6120M is a utility tractor produced between 2015 and 2024 in Mannheim, Germany, featuring a 4.5L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 120 gross horsepower. It is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 21.1 gpm of flow and a Category IIIN/II rear hitch with a 5,582-pound lift capacity. The model is configured with either a standard air-conditioned cab or a two-post folding ROPS and offers multiple transmission options including SyncroPlus, PowrQuad, and AutoQuad PLUS.

Ideal Applications

Nebraska Test Performance Results: The 6120M was tested at a maximum of 105.2 hp at the PTO and 95.9 hp at the drawbar, with a recorded maximum pull of 12,855 lbs.

Transmission and Drive Configuration: Listed transmission variants include 12, 16, and 24-speed four-speed power-shift systems with a left-hand power shuttle lever and an optional AutoShift mode for programmable gear shifting.

Structural and Lift Specifications: The tractor has a shipping weight of 11,486 lbs and a maximum capacity of 20,172 lbs, supported by a 101.6-inch wheelbase and a flange or rack-and-pinion rear axle.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	3.4 gal (12.9 L)
Fuel tank	51 gal (193.0 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.15x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Coolant capacity	23.25 qts (22.0 L)
Description	John Deere PowerTech PSS / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 4-cylinder 16-valve / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	276 ci (4.5 L)
Emission control	cooled exhaust-gas recirculation, diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction
Emissions	Tier IV
Maximum Power (gross)	127 hp (94.7 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	120 hp (89.5 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter power	4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	91.5 hp (68.2 kW)
Engine (gross)	120 hp (89.5 kW)
Engine (max)	127 hp (94.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)	94 hp (70.1 kW)
PTO (tested)	105.2 hp (78.4 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	wet disc / wet disc / wet disc
Description	Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle lever. Optional PowrQuad PLUS with push-button gear shift and push-button clutch. / Four power-shift gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle lever. Optional PowrQuad PLUS with push-button gear shift and push-button clutch. / Four push-button gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle lever. AutoShift mode enables programmable automatic gear shifting.
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse
Transmission	SyncroPlus / PowrQuad / PowrQuad / AutoQuad PLUS
Type	four-speed power shift / four-speed power shift / four-speed power shift
Transmission type	12-speed / 16-speed four-speed power shift / 24-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission type	12-speed / 16-speed four-speed power shift / 24-speed four-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditoning. Two-post folding ROPS available.
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Mid valves	3 OptOptional
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	21.1 gpm (79.9 lpm)
Rear valves	3 OptOptional
SCV flow	21.1 gpm (79.9 lpm)
Type	open center

Hitch

Control	electronic lower-link draft sensing
Drawbar	Cat. 2
Rear lift	5582 lbs (2531 kg)
Rear Type	IIIN/II

PTO

Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Engine RPM	540@1932
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	120
Charging system	alternator
Charging volts	14
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread	60.4 to 80.4 inches (153 to 204 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	23.9 inches (60 cm)
Description	Flange rear axle
Height (cab)	113.3 inches (287 cm)
Height (ROPS)	113.1 inches (287 cm)
Length	176.6 inches (448 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.1 by 100.6 inches (78 by 2555 mm)
Wheelbase	101.6 inches (258 cm)
Width	100.4 inches (255 cm)
2WD Rear tire	460/85R38
Front tire	10.00-16
Weight	11486 lbs (5210 kg)
Wheelbase	101.6 inches (258 cm)
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 460/85R38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38

6120M Serial Number Location

Description	Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above and to the rear of the front axle.

John Deere 6120M Weight

Max capacity	20172 lbs (9150 kg)
Max Drawbar	5400 lbs (2449 kg)
Shipping	11486 lbs (5210 kg)

John Deere 6120M attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 3059

Description	Diesel PowerQuad Plus 4WDMarch 2017 - April 2017, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3059 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	6.0 gal/hour (22.7 l/hour) / 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour) / 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour) / 6.3 gal/hour (23.8 l/hour)
Max power	105.2 hp (78.4 kW) / 91.5 hp (68.2 kW)
Max pull	12855 lbs (5831 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	98.2 hp (73.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	103.0 hp (76.8 kW)

References

Description	6M Series Tractors published in 2016, by John Deere

Speeds

Description	With 380/85R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. / With 380/85R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. / With 380/85R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S1109

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Test Date: March to April 2017

Location: DLG e.V. Test Centre, Technology and Farm inputs, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gross-Umstadt, Germany

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)

105.20 hp

@ 1800 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

98.20 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

103.00 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	343 lb-ft (465 Nm)
Torque Rise	39.7%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	98.20	73.20	2100	6.21	0.13
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	105.20	78.40	1800	6.03	0.16

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
98.20	2100	6.21	0.44	15.82	0.13
85.40	2151	5.73	0.47	14.90	0.11
64.80	2175	5.02	0.54	12.90	0.08
43.90	2208	4.15	0.66	10.57	0.07
22.20	2230	3.25	1.02	6.83	0.05
N/A	2251	2.17	N/A	N/A	0.05

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Air °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed-11th (C3) Ge...	91.50	68.20	6,520	29	5.26	8.46	2.60	64
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-11th (...	71.60	53.40	4,880	22	5.50	8.86	2.00	68
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-11th (...	48.40	36.10	3,245	14	5.59	9.01	1.10	68
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-13th...	71.20	53.10	4,865	22	5.49	8.83	1.70	70
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-13th...	48.30	36.00	3,250	14	5.57	8.96	1.10	68

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1800 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Kg Kwh	Engine Speed RPM	Fuel Kg Kwh	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Kwh L	Temp Coolant F
7th (B3) Gear	85.80	64.00	12,855	57.19	2.50	4.03	14.80	13.86	0.01	61	29.60	0.01	1867	0.31	0.50	2.73	181
8th (C1) Gear	90.30	67.30	11,620	51.69	2.91	4.69	8.90	14.92	0.02	59	29.60	0.01	1798	0.28	0.47	2.94	180
9th (B4) Gear	93.60	69.80	10,835	48.20	3.24	5.22	6.70	15.33	0.02	61	29.60	0.01	1802	0.28	0.46	3.02	176
10th (C2) Gear	94.70	70.60	9,650	42.93	3.68	5.92	4.60	15.57	0.02	59	29.70	0.01	1800	0.27	0.45	3.07	180
11th (C3) Gear	95.90	71.50	8,055	35.83	4.46	7.18	3.40	15.84	0.02	59	29.70	0.01	1800	0.27	0.44	3.12	180
12th (D1) Gear	95.50	71.20	6,975	31.03	5.13	8.26	2.40	15.79	0.01	55	29.60	0.01	1802	0.27	0.44	3.11	178
13th (C4) Gear	95.60	71.30	6,485	28.86	5.53	8.90	2.20	15.84	0.01	55	29.60	0.01	1801	0.27	0.44	3.12	176
14th (D2) Gear	95.60	71.30	5,760	25.62	6.23	10.03	1.90	15.79	0.01	55	29.60	0.01	1804	0.27	0.44	3.11	176
15th (D3) Gear	94.70	70.60	4,765	21.20	7.45	11.99	1.60	15.68	0.01	55	29.60	0.01	1800	0.27	0.45	3.09	180
16th (E1) Gear	94.30	70.30	4,180	18.60	8.46	13.61	1.40	15.48	0.02	57	29.60	0.01	1805	0.27	0.45	3.05	176
17th (D4) Gear	92.10	68.70	3,770	16.77	9.16	14.75	1.20	15.23	0.02	57	29.60	0.01	1801	0.28	0.46	3.00	180
18th (E2) Gear	92.10	68.70	3,380	15.04	10.22	16.44	1.00	15.18	0.02	57	29.60	0.01	1806	0.28	0.46	2.99	180

Category: 3N Quick Attach: No

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,610 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	31.20 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,365 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	30.80 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm
a	28.00	710
b	15.40	390
c	21.70	552
d	20.70	525
e	9.80	250
f	8.80	224
g	31.50	800
h	1.60	40
i	17.30	439
j	22.70	576
k	22.20	565
l	45.30	1150
m	21.70	550
n	40.00	1015
o	9.10	230
p	44.30	1124
q	39.90	1013
r	34.10	865

Engine

Make	John Deere
Type	Diesel four cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, air to air intercooler and D.E.F.
Displacement	276 cu in (4525 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.2 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst)/DPF (diesel particulate filter) System and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) with a vertical muffler

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	24 forward (23.63 mph max)
Wheelbase	101.60 in (2580 mm)
Front Tread Width	55.9 (1420 mm) to 83.5 (2120 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	63.5 (1612 mm) to 75.4 (1916 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	5,670 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 10W-30

Sound Levels

At No Load 10th Gear Fwd Disengaged	67.20 dB(A)
At No Load 10th Gear Fwd Engaged	66.70 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 24th Gear Fwd Disengaged	70.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 480/70R38;***; 12(80)
Front Tires	Two 420/70R24;***; 12(80)
Height of Drawbar	17.70 in (450 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	7,850 lbs
Front	4,825 lbs
Total	12,675 lbs

John Deere 6120M Specs ( 2015-2024 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

6120M Serial Number Location

John Deere 6120M Weight

John Deere 6120M attachments

OCED Tractor Test 3059

References

Speeds

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

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1800 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks