John Deere 6125R Specs ( 2012-2016 )
Overview
The John Deere 6125R is a 4WD utility tractor produced from 2012 to 2016 in Mannheim, Germany, featuring a 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It provides a rated gross engine power of 125 hp and was offered with PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad Plus, or AutoPowr IVT transmissions. The tractor is configured with a standard ComfortView cab, a Category 3N rear hitch, and a pressure flow compensated hydraulic system.
Ideal Applications
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Original price | $96,507 (2014 PowrQuad 2WD ) |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 58.1 gal (219.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.15x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 23.3 qts (22.1 L) |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 276 ci (4.5 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
| Emissions | Stage IIIb |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.0278 inches (0.706 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | high pressure common rail |
| Idle RPM | 850-2250 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.0189 inches (0.480 mm) |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 138 hp (102.9 kW) |
| Operating RPM | 1300-2100 |
| Rated Power (gross) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 431.5 lb-ft (585.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 90.8 hp (67.7 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 138 hp (102.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 101 hp (75.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 117.9 hp (87.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | PermaClutch II hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser. / Four power shift gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand reverser. Available in 40 km/h and 50 km/h versions. |
| Gears | 24 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | PowrQuad Plus / AutoQuad Plus / AutoPowr IVT |
| Type | partial power shift / partial power shift / infinitely variable transmission |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 24-speed partial power shift |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 24-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | ComfortView cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional hydraulic cab suspension (HCS Plus). AutoTrac ready. ISOBUS implement connections. |
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| Differential lock | Electro-hydraulic rear with wet disc clutch. Self-locking front. |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic or pneumatic optional |
Hydraulics
| Front valves | 2 (optional) |
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| Pump flow | 21.1 gpm (79.9 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 4 |
| SCV flow | 26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm) |
| Type | pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
Hitch
| Control | load and depth control with electronic lower link sensing |
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| Drawbar | Category 2 swinging drawbar with hammerstrap |
| Front Hitch | 3N |
| Front lift (at ends) | 7,277 lbs (3300 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 8,489 lbs (3850 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 9,592 lbs (4350 kg) |
| Rear Type | 3N |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1950 / 1000@1995 |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 154 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Description | Flange rear axle |
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| Front axle | Triple Link Suspension |
| Ground clearance | 19.7 inches (50 cm) |
| Height | 110.2 inches (279 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 110.1 inches (279 cm) |
| Length | 178.7 inches (453 cm) |
| Max weight | 20,948 lbs (9502 kg) |
| Operating weight | 13030 lbs (5910 kg) |
| Optional rack-and-pinion axle rear axle | 3.1 by 100.6 inches (78 by 2555 mm) |
| Shipping weight | 12,061 lbs (5470 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 inches (258 cm) |
| Width | 100.4 inches (255 cm) |
| Front tire | 12.4R24 |
| Rear tire | 16.9R30 (4WD) |
| Weight | 12,061 lbs (5470 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 inches (258 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 16.9R30 (4WD) |
6125R Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on right side of main tractor frame. |
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John Deere 6125R attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 2804
| Description | Diesel AutoQuad Plus 4WDJune 2013 - November 2013, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2804 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour (26.9 l/hour) / 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) / 7.2 gal/hour (27.3 l/hour) / 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 117.9 hp (87.9 kW) / 90.8 hp (67.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 12960 lbs (5878 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 102.9 hp (76.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 115.9 hp (86.4 kW) |
References
| Description | 6R Series Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9R30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward. / With 16.9R30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward. 50 km/h version shown, 40 km/h only affects gear F4. |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2804This 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.
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