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John Deere 6135E Specs ( 2016-Present )

Name: John Deere 6135E
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 6135E is a versatile 135 hp utility tractor designed for farm operations, featuring a robust 4.5L 4-cylinder PowerTech engine with a 540/1000 independent rear PTO. Built with a standard air-conditioned cab and 4WD drive type, this model offers reliable performance and comfort with transmission options like the 12 or 24-speed PowrReverser.

Ideal Applications

Heavy Field Work: Utilizing a 135 hp gross engine and 115 hp claimed PTO power, this tractor is equipped for demanding tasks using its 12 forward and reverse gears and limited-slip front differential lock.

All-Weather Operations: The standard air-conditioned cab and 4WD system make this tractor suitable for year-round farming tasks in varying climates and terrains.

Implement Management: With an open center hydraulic system providing 20 gpm pump flow and a rear lift capacity of 550 lbs at 24 inches, it effectively handles Category 2 drawbar and telescopic draft arm implements.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Saltillo, Mexico / Original price was $85,084 in 2015
Manufacturer	John Deere

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 PWS / 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	1900-2200
Rated Power (gross)	135 hp (100.7 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	397 lb-ft (538.3 Nm)
Torque RPM	1600
Engine (gross)	135 hp (100.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)	115 hp (85.8 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	Cab standard with air-conditioning. AutoTrac ((Optional steering kit))
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Drive type	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

Description	Flange rear axle
Front tread	59.7 to 79.4 inches (151 to 201 cm)
Wheelbase	96.5 inches (245 cm)
Wheelbase	96.5 inches (245 cm)

6135E Serial Number Location

Description	Serial number plate on the right side of the 6135E tractor frame, above the front axle.

John Deere 6135E Weight

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

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2145

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Test Date: March 29 to April 12 , 2016

Location: N/A

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

122.19 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

114.23 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

119.61 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	373 lb-ft (506 Nm)
Torque Rise	36.8%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	114.23	85.18	2199
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	122.19	91.12	1900

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
114.23	2199	7.25	0.45	N/A	0.12
98.17	2226	6.45	0.46	N/A	0.11
74.24	2245	5.31	0.50	N/A	0.09
49.96	2266	4.26	0.60	N/A	0.04
25.44	2299	3.18	0.88	N/A	0.01
1.08	2301	2.30	14.98	N/A	0.03

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1900 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	Crankshaft RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
6th (B1L)	92.73	10,479	3.32	13.00	12.82	0.01	2203	0.55
7th (A3H)	94.57	10,344	3.43	10.50	13.25	0.01	2205	0.53
8th (B1H)	104.62	9,553	4.11	6.80	14.23	0.01	2150	0.49
9th (B2L)	107.96	8,701	4.65	5.80	15.06	0.01	1900	0.47
10th(C1L)	109.45	7,652	5.37	4.40	15.17	0.01	1900	0.46
11th (B2H)	110.23	7,362	5.62	4.10	15.42	0.01	1900	0.46
12th(C1H)	109.81	6,405	6.43	3.30	15.27	0.01	1900	0.46
13th(B3L)	109.53	6,313	6.51	3.20	15.37	0.01	1900	0.46
14th(B3H)	109.50	5,292	7.76	2.60	15.29	0.01	1900	0.46
15th (C2L)	108.13	4,938	8.21	2.40	15.09	0.01	1900	0.46

Unballasted Front Drive Disengaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	Condition	Crankshaft RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
100.29	7,083	5.31	7.00	13.84	0.01	Power at Rated Engine Speed—9th (B2L) Gear	2200	0.51
79.18	5,354	5.55	4.10	13.36	0.01	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—9th (B2L) Gear	2233	0.53
54.12	3,568	5.69	2.60	11.40	0.01	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—9th (B2L) Gear	2256	0.62
78.47	5,350	5.50	4.00	16.01	0.02	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—13th (B3L) Gear	1627	0.44
54.15	3,580	5.67	2.50	14.49	0.02	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—13th (B3L) Gear	1653	0.48

Unballasted Front Drive Disengaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	Crankshaft RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
8th (B1H)	85.10	8,018	3.98	12.40	12.70	0.01	2220	0.55
9th (B2L)	100.29	7,083	5.31	7.00	13.84	0.01	2200	0.51
10th(C1L)	101.63	6,189	6.16	5.20	13.97	0.01	2200	0.50
11th (B2H)	102.89	5,986	6.45	4.80	14.25	0.01	2201	0.49
12th(C1H)	102.35	5,195	7.39	4.00	14.12	0.01	2200	0.50
13th(B3L)	101.42	5,081	7.49	3.70	13.98	0.01	2200	0.50
14th(B3H)	100.05	4,197	8.94	3.00	13.79	0.01	2200	0.51

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	inHg	Condition	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
102.75	9,100	4.24	2200	6.30	56	187	28.35	Power at Rated Engine Speed—8th (B1H) Gear	0.01	14.13	0.50
80.46	6,831	4.42	2233	3.70	56	186	28.37	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—8th (B1H) Gear	0.01	13.64	0.51
55.01	4,560	4.53	2256	2.30	56	185	28.36	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—8th (B1H) Gear	0.01	11.62	0.60
80.34	6,851	4.40	1481	3.80	56	185	28.37	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th (B2H) Gear	0.02	16.64	0.42
54.93	4,531	4.55	1510	2.40	56	183	28.38	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th (B2H) Gear	0.02	15.64	0.45

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	Crankshaft RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
6th (B1L)	91.84	10,485	3.29	13.90	12.71	0.01	2203	0.55
7th (A3H)	94.34	10,332	3.43	10.60	13.27	0.01	2206	0.53
8th (B1H)	102.75	9,100	4.24	6.30	14.13	0.01	2200	0.50
9th (B2L)	102.98	7,021	5.50	3.80	14.21	0.01	2200	0.49
10th(C1L)	103.09	6,144	6.29	3.30	14.21	0.01	2200	0.49
11th (B2H)	104.47	5,958	6.58	2.90	14.44	0.01	2200	0.49
12th(C1H)	103.68	5,183	7.50	2.60	14.29	0.01	2200	0.49
13th(B3L)	100.87	4,980	7.60	2.40	13.87	0.01	2200	0.51
14th(B3H)	100.71	4,179	9.04	2.00	13.93	0.01	2200	0.50

Category: II Quick Attach: No

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,228 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	21.10 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,229 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	21.00 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm
a	24.80	630
b	13.60	345
c	18.70	474
d	14.30	364
e	9.30	236
f	10.80	275
g	32.30	820
h	1.90	48
i	20.90	532
j	21.50	545
k	17.50	444
l	46.70	1187
m	24.90	632
n	33.10	840
o	9.00	230
p	45.50	1155
q	38.00	965
r	30.50	775

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	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst), SCR (selective catalyst reduction) and regenerative DPF (diesel particulate filter) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	24 forward (24.57 mph max)
Wheelbase	96.50 in (2450 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.1 (1527 mm) to 80.3 (2039 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	59.5 (1512 mm) to 79.2 (2012 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc mechanically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	10,690 lbs ( 4,849 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Sound Levels

Bystander	81.70 dB(A)
No Load 8th Gear Disengaged	77.00 dB(A)
No Load 8th Gear Engaged	77.20 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 24th Gear	80.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	**, 460/85R38
Front Tires	**, 380/85R24
Height of Drawbar	18.00 in (455 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	6,740 lbs
Front	4,125 lbs
Total	10,865 lbs

John Deere 6135E Specs ( 2016-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

6135E Serial Number Location

John Deere 6135E Weight

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 1900 Engine RPM

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

Three 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