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John Deere 6140D Specs ( 2008-2016 )

Name: John Deere 6140D
Brand: John Deere

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Nebraska Test #2058

John Deere 6140D

Max Drawbar HP 104.0 hp

Max Pull 8,754 lbs

Max Torque 383 lb-ft

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Overview

The John Deere 6140D is a utility tractor manufactured between 2008 and 2016 in Saltillo, Mexico, powered by a 4.5L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It features a 4WD drive type with a 9-speed PowrReverser transmission and recorded a tested maximum PTO performance of 122.79 horsepower.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Drawbar Output: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO output of 122.79 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 8,754 lbs during performance evaluation.

Transmission and Mechanical Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a 9-speed PowrReverser system featuring a hydraulic wet disc clutch, power shuttle, and synchronized shifting within three ranges.

Hydraulic and Rear Hitch Capacity: The open center hydraulic system provides a pump flow of 17.6 gpm to support a Type II rear hitch with a 6,800-pound lift capacity at 24 inches.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Saltillo, Mexico
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$58,752 (2011)

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	4.20x5.00 inches (107 x 127 mm)
Compression	19:1
Coolant capacity	17.4 qts (16.5 L)
Description	John Deere 4045H PowerTech E / intercooled turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	276 ci (4.5 L)
Emissions	Tier 3
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Fuel system	Denso electronic high-pressure common rail
Idle RPM	900-2200
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Rated Power (gross)	137.8 hp (102.8 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Torque	387 lb-ft (524.8 Nm)
Torque RPM	1500
Oil capacity	13 qts (12.3 L)
Oil change	250 h
Drawbar (tested)	96.68 hp (72.1 kW)
Engine (gross)	137.8 hp (102.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	115 hp (85.8 kW)
PTO (tested)	117.41 hp (87.6 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Description	Three gears (1-3) in each of three ranges (A-C) plus left-hand reverser. Forward/reverse powershift. Synchronized shift between gears with clutch. Shifts between ranges are unsynchronized: the tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift range.
Gears	9 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	61.2 qts (57.9 L)
Transmission	John Deere PowrReverser
Transmission type	9-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle
Type	partially synchronized with power shuttle

Mechanical

Description	Differential mechanical wet disc brakes / Folding 2-post ROPS or cab with heat and A/C
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Front axle	6.9 qts (6.5 L)
Front hubs	2.1 qts (each) (2.0 L)
Fuel	41.7 gal (157.8 L)
Hydraulic system	15.3 gal (57.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	15.3 gal (57.9 L)
Pressure	2830 psi (195.1 bar)
Pump flow	17.6 gpm (66.6 lpm)
Steering flow	6.9 gpm (26.1 lpm)
Type	open center
Valves	2 to 3

Hitch

Control	mechanical lower link
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6,800 lbs (3084 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Clutch	dry disc
Engine RPM	540@2100
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery AH	180
Battery CCA	925
Battery Group	31
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	70 (ROPS)
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle)	18 inches (45 cm)
Front tread	63.6 to 79.4 inches (161 to 201 cm)
Height (cab)	107.5 inches (273 cm)
Height (exhaust)	106 inches (269 cm)
Length	166 inches (421 cm)
Rear axle	72 inch length (flange) (1828 mm)
Rear tread	59.5/63.5/67.6/71.3/75.4/79.4 inches (151/161/171/181/191/201 cm)
Wheelbase	92.5 inches (234 cm)
Width	72 inches (182 cm)
Front tire	14.9-24
Rear tire	18.4-34
Weight	8730 to 9920 pounds
Wheelbase	92.5 inches (234 cm)
Optional tires (ag)	Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-38
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34

6140D Serial Number Location

Description	Right side of main tractor frame above front axle.

John Deere 6140D Weight

Ballasted	13,095 lbs (5939 kg)
Operating	9,920 lbs (cab) (4499 kg)
Shipping	8,730 lbs (ROPS) (3959 kg)

John Deere 6140D attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 1951

Description	Diesel 9-speed 4WDApril 1 - 21, 2009Link: OCED Tractor Test 1951 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	7.1 gal/hour (26.9 l/hour) / 7.2 gal/hour (27.3 l/hour) / 7.1 gal/hour (26.9 l/hour) / 7.3 gal/hour (27.6 l/hour)
Max power	117.41 hp (87.6 kW) / 96.68 hp (72.1 kW)
Max pull	11,029 lbs (5002 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	116.32 hp (86.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	117.18 hp (87.4 kW)

References

Description	All-New 6D Series Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere

Speeds

Description	With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2058

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Test Date: April 4 - 11, 2013

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)

122.79 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

120.65 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

121.06 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	383 lb.-ft. (519 Nm) at 1450 rpm
Torque Rise	37.7%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	122.79	91.57	1900	6.74	25.52

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
116.39	2199	6.81	0.41	17.10	N/A
101.83	2262	6.29	0.43	16.19	N/A
77.15	2287	5.15	0.47	14.99	N/A
51.82	2300	3.96	0.54	13.07	N/A
26.20	2301	2.87	0.77	9.13	N/A
3.03	2300	1.88	4.34	1.62	N/A

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1900 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine Speed RPM	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
4th(B1)Gear	92.83	69.22	8,754	38.94	3.98	14.80	13.67	58	187	28.79	2248	0.51	6.41
5th(B2)Gear	101.33	75.56	7,731	34.39	4.92	11.90	15.01	60	188	28.77	1950	0.47	7.91
6th(B3)Gear	103.95	77.51	6,082	27.05	6.41	8.20	15.55	72	191	28.62	1900	0.45	10.32

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	kW·hr/L	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Engine Speed RPM	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
99.35	74.09	6,498	28.90	5.73	9.00	14.66	2.89	59	187	28.79	Maximum Power—5th(B2) Gear	2200	0.29	0.48	9.22
79.30	59.13	4,879	21.70	6.09	6.30	14.11	2.78	62	185	28.76	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—5th(B2) Gear	2272	0.30	0.50	9.80
54.95	40.97	3,264	14.52	6.31	4.00	12.16	2.39	62	185	28.75	50% of Pull at Maximum Power—5th (B2) Gear	2298	0.35	0.58	10.16
79.33	59.15	4,860	21.62	6.12	6.10	15.57	3.07	65	186	28.73	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—6th(B3) Gear	1773	0.27	0.45	9.85
54.91	40.94	3,263	14.51	6.31	3.90	14.02	2.76	63	183	28.74	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—6th(B3) Gear	1788	0.31	0.50	10.15

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine Speed RPM	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
4th(B1)Gear	92.61	69.06	8,720	38.79	3.99	14.70	13.76	57	188	28.79	2249	0.51	6.41
5th(B2)Gear	99.35	74.09	6,498	28.90	5.73	9.00	14.66	59	187	28.79	2200	0.48	9.22
6th(B3)Gear	99.28	74.03	4,909	21.83	7.59	6.30	14.59	73	188	28.64	2200	0.48	12.21

Category: II Quick Attach: No

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,617 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	21.00 gpm
Max Power	30.20 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,540 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	20.90 gpm
Max Power	28.60 hp

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	Four cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
Displacement	276 cu in (4525 ml)
Compression Ratio	19.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	regenerative particulate filter integrated within an underhood muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
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	10,030 lbs ( 4,550 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	Fuel No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 18.4-38;8;12(85)
Front Tires	Two 14.9-24;8;12(85)
Height of Drawbar	18.00 in (455 mm)
Ballast	Tested without ballast

Static Weight

Rear	6,375 lbs
Front	3,830 lbs
Total	10,205 lbs

John Deere 6140D Specs ( 2008-2016 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

6140D Serial Number Location

John Deere 6140D Weight

John Deere 6140D attachments

OCED Tractor Test 1951

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

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1900 Engine RPM

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks