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John Deere 6140M Specs ( 2020-2024 )

Name: John Deere 6140M
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 6140M is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Mannheim, Germany, between 2020 and 2024. It features a 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine providing a gross rated power of 140 hp and is available with multiple transmission configurations including PowrQuad, CommandQuad, and AutoPowr IVT.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: The Nebraska Tractor Test 2261 recorded a maximum PTO performance of 127.48 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 11,735 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: Equipped with an open center hydraulic system producing 21.2 gpm pump flow, the tractor features a Category IIIN rear hitch with a tested lift capacity of 9,225 lbs.

Chassis and Physical Dimensions: The machine is built on a 101.6-inch wheelbase with a standard 12,786 lb weight, featuring 600/65R38 rear ag tires and a fuel capacity of 91 gallons.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany / Original price was $125,822 in 2020
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$88,344 (2014 PowrQuad 16 ROPS 2WD )

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	3.4 gal (12.9 L)
Fuel tank	51.5 gal (194.9 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression	16.1:1
Coolant capacity	23.3 qts (22.1 L)
Description	John Deere 4045HL556 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	276.1 ci (4.5 L)
Emission control	cooled exhaust gas recirculation
Emissions	Stage V
Fuel system	high pressure common rail
Maximum Power (gross)	166 hp (123.8 kW)
Oil capacity	16.9 qts (16.0 L)
Rated Power (gross)	140 hp (104.4 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	483.8 lb-ft (656.0 Nm)
Torque RPM	1600
Drawbar (tested)	110.86 hp (82.7 kW)
Engine (gross)	140 hp (104.4 kW)
Engine (max)	166 hp (123.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	109 hp (81.3 kW)
PTO (tested)	127.48 hp (95.1 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	wet disc / wet disc / wet disc / wet disc
Description	Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle. Available with creeper range providing an additional 12 speeds in forward and reverse. / Four power shift gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle. AutoQuad automatically shifts through the available gears within the selected range. Available with creeper range providing an additional 12 speeds in forward and reverse. / Four power shift gears (1-4) in six electro-hydraulically shifted ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle.
Gears	16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	55 qts (52.1 L) / 55 qts (52.1 L) / 55 qts (52.1 L) / 55 qts (52.1 L)
Transmission	PowrQuad / PowrQuad/AutoQuad / CommandQuad / AutoPowr
Type	four-speed power shift / four-speed power shift / four-speed power shift / infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Description	infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Transmission type	16-speed four-speed power shift / 24-speed four-speed power shift
Description	infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Transmission type	16-speed four-speed power shift / 24-speed four-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning. AutoTrac ((Optional));JDLink ((Optional))
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel	91 gal (344.4 L)
Hydraulic system	13.7 gal (51.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	13.7 gal (51.9 L)
Front valves	0 to 3
Mid valves	2 or 3 (optional)
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	21.2 gpm (open) (80.2 lpm)
Rear valves	2 to 4
SCV flow	21.1 gpm (79.9 lpm)
Type	open center

Hitch

Control	electronic lower link draft sensing
Drawbar	Cat. 2
Front Hitch	IIIN OptOptional
Front lift	9700 lbs (4399 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6627 lbs (3006 kg)
Rear lift (at ends)	11023 lbs*Actual tested lift was 9225 pounds. (5000 kg)
Rear Type	IIIN

PTO

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc
Engine RPM	540@1977 / 1000@1969
Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery AH	154
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	120
Charging system	alterntor
Charging volts	14
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	3.385 by 100.4 inches (85 by 2550 mm)
Clearance (front axle)	19.3 inches (49 cm)
Description	Flange rear axle
Front tread	60.4 to 80.4 inches (2WD) (153 to 204 cm)
Height (cab)	113.8 inches (289 cm)
Length	176.6 inches (448 cm)
Max weight	23038 lbs (10450 kg)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.11 by 90 inches (78 by 2286 mm) / 3.11 by 100.6 inches (78 by 2555 mm)
Weight	12786 lbs (5799 kg)
Wheelbase	101.6 inches (258 cm)
Front tire	540/65R24
Rear tire	600/65R38
Weight	12786 lbs (5799 kg)
Wheelbase	101.6 inches (258 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 540/65R24. Rear: 600/65R38

6140M Serial Number Location

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

6140M Serial Numbers

Location:	Serial number plate on the right side of the main tractor frame.

John Deere 6140M attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2079

Description	Diesel 24-speed PowrQuad Plus 4WDOctober 24 - November 8, 2013Link: OCED Tractor Test 2079 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	7.1 gal/hour (26.9 l/hour) / 270.8 gal/hour (1025.0 l/hour) / 7.2 gal/hour (27.3 l/hour) / 7.1 gal/hour (26.9 l/hour)
Max power	124.10 hp (92.5 kW) / 108.69 hp (81.1 kW)
Max pull	11600 lbs (5261 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	115.91 hp (86.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	123.01 hp (91.7 kW)

OCED Tractor Test 2261

Description	Diesel CommandQuad 4WDNovember 30 - December 7, 2022Link: OCED Tractor Test 2261 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	7.4 gal/hour (28.0 l/hour) / 6.9 gal/hour (26.1 l/hour) / 7.2 gal/hour (27.3 l/hour) / 7.0 gal/hour (26.5 l/hour)
Max power	127.48 hp (95.1 kW) / 110.86 hp (82.7 kW)
Max pull	11735 lbs (5322 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	112.36 hp (83.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	122.54 hp (91.4 kW)

References

Description	6M Tractors published in 2020, by John Deere

Speeds

Description	With 600/65R38 rear tires and 30 KPH transmission option. / With 600/65R38 rear tires and 40 KPH transmission option. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. / With 600/65R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2261

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Test Date: November 30 to December 7, 2022

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)

127.48 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

112.36 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

122.54 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	415 lb.-ft. (562 Nm) at 1599 rpm
Torque Rise	47.4%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	127.48	95.06	1900	7.37	27.90	0.22	0.83

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
112.36	2099	6.90	0.43	16.30	0.19
98.25	2161	6.41	0.46	15.33	0.17
74.46	2185	5.47	0.52	13.62	0.11
50.30	2206	4.38	0.61	11.48	0.06
25.46	2237	3.23	0.89	7.87	0.05
0.50	2250	2.37	33.11	0.21	0.03

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed—10th(C2) Gea...	110.86	8,057	5.16	4.20	0.01	46	190
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—10th(C...	87.48	6,060	5.41	2.90	0.01	51	189
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—10th(C...	59.04	4,009	5.52	1.90	0.01	51	189
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—13th...	87.56	6,089	5.39	2.90	0.01	51	190
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—13th...	59.13	3,992	5.56	1.90	0.01	51	188

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 2100 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
6th(B2)	91.59	11,735	2.93	2142	13.40	41	190	28.34	0.02	13.74	0.51
7th(B3)	106.01	10,844	3.67	2100	7.50	43	191	28.33	0.01	15.30	0.46
8th(C1)	107.55	9,552	4.22	2100	5.80	46	191	28.73	0.01	15.49	0.45
9th(B4)	108.14	8,786	4.62	2100	5.00	46	190	28.73	0.02	15.51	0.45
10th(C2)	110.86	8,057	5.16	2100	4.20	46	190	28.73	0.01	15.93	0.44
11th(C3)	111.25	6,684	6.24	2102	3.40	47	190	28.74	0.02	16.07	0.44
12th(D1)	110.74	5,822	7.13	2100	2.90	48	190	28.72	0.02	15.94	0.44
13th(C4)	109.96	5,355	7.70	2102	2.60	48	191	28.72	0.02	15.92	0.44
14th(D2)	111.59	4,849	8.63	2100	2.30	49	191	28.71	0.02	16.10	0.44

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1900 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
6th(B2)	91.53	11,726	2.93	2142	13.40	41	190	28.34	0.02	13.73	0.51
7th(B3)	106.57	11,365	3.52	2053	9.20	44	191	28.33	0.02	15.21	0.46
8th(C1)	112.63	10,813	3.91	1980	7.80	47	190	28.33	0.01	15.71	0.45
9th(B4)	116.53	10,510	4.16	1935	7.10	47	190	28.33	0.02	15.95	0.44
10th(C2)	120.42	9,858	4.58	1900	6.20	50	190	28.32	0.02	16.37	0.43
11th(C3)	123.33	8,286	5.58	1900	4.40	47	190	28.74	0.02	16.63	0.42
12th(D1)	123.56	7,242	6.40	1899	3.70	48	191	28.72	0.02	16.72	0.42
13th(C4)	124.06	6,729	6.91	1900	3.40	49	191	28.71	0.02	16.76	0.42
14th(D2)	125.00	6,039	7.76	1900	2.90	49	192	28.71	0.02	16.98	0.41
*15th(D3)	127.76	5,128	9.35	1901	2.50	50	192	28.69	0.02	16.92	0.42

Category: 2 Quick Attach: None

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,840 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	30.40 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,381 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	30.20 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical with two turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	276 cu in (4525 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.9 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	regenerative aftertreatment system consisting of DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) and regenerative DPF (diesel particulate filter) with an underhood muffler and vertical exhaust
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	24 forward (26.10 mph max)
Wheelbase	101.60 in (2580 mm)
Front Tread Width	59.8 (1520 mm) to 75.6 (1920 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	63.4 (1610 mm) to 75.6 (1920 mm) in
Brakes	wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	5,330 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 10W30 API service classification CJ-4

Sound Levels

Bystander	78.40 dB(A)
At No Load 8th C1 Gear Disengaged	67.30 dB(A)
At No Load 8th C1 Gear Engaged	67.70 dB(A)
Transport In 23rd F3 Gear Disengaged	68.40 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 460/85R38; **; 12 (85) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 380/85R28; **; 12 (85) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	18.00 in (455 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	7,350 lbs
Front	4,575 lbs
Total	11,925 lbs

John Deere 6140M Specs ( 2020-2024 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

6140M Serial Number Location

6140M Serial Numbers

John Deere 6140M attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2079

OCED Tractor Test 2261

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 2100 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1900 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks