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John Deere 6145M Specs ( 2015-2024 )

Name: John Deere 6145M
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Nebraska Test #S1111

John Deere 6145M

Max Drawbar HP 120.0 hp

Max Pull 14,310 lbs

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Overview

The John Deere 6145M is a row-crop tractor produced in Mannheim, Germany, from 2015 to 2024, powered by a 4.5L 4-cylinder Tier IV diesel engine. It is rated at 145 hp gross engine power and features a 108.9-inch wheelbase with options for either a two-post folding ROPS or a standard cab with air conditioning. Transmission configurations include 16-speed or 24-speed PowrQuad and AutoQuad PLUS systems with left-hand power shuttle capabilities.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Ratings: According to Nebraska Tractor Test 3050, the model achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 128.5 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 14,310 lbs.

Transmission and Drive Configuration: The tractor is equipped with either a 2WD or 4WD drive type and provides up to 24 forward and reverse gears with four power-shift gears in synchronized ranges.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: The open-center hydraulic system delivers a pump flow of 21.1 gpm at 2900 psi, supporting a Category IIIN/II rear hitch with a rated lift capacity of 8,456 lbs.

Production

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

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	4 gal (15.1 L)
Fuel tank	70 gal (264.9 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.15x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Coolant capacity	28.5 qts (27.0 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)	153 hp (114.1 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	145 hp (108.1 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter power	4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	113 hp (84.3 kW)
Engine (gross)	145 hp (108.1 kW)
Engine (max)	153 hp (114.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)	114 hp (85.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	117.1 hp (87.3 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	16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse
Transmission	PowrQuad / PowrQuad / AutoQuad PLUS
Type	four-speed power shift / four-speed power shift / four-speed power shift
Transmission type	16-speed four-speed power shift / 24-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission type	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	8456 lbs (3835 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	186.1 inches (472 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.385 by 100.6 inches (85 by 2555 mm)
Wheelbase	108.9 inches (276 cm)
Width	100.4 inches (255 cm)
2WD Rear tire	460/85R38
Front tire	10.00-16
Weight	12200 lbs (5533 kg)
Wheelbase	108.9 inches (276 cm)
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 460/85R38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38

6145M 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 6145M Weight

Max capacity	22046 lbs (10000 kg)
Max Drawbar	5400 lbs (2449 kg)
Shipping	12200 lbs (5533 kg)

John Deere 6145M attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 3050

Description	Diesel PowrQuad Plus 4WDNovember 2016 - January 2017, Link: OCED Tractor Test 3050 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	7.4 gal/hour (28.0 l/hour) / 7.6 gal/hour (28.8 l/hour) / 7.4 gal/hour (28.0 l/hour)
Max power	113 hp (84.3 kW)
Max pull	14310 lbs (6491 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	117.1 hp (87.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	128.5 hp (95.8 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 #S1111

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Test Date: November 2016 to January 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

Rated Engine Speed

117.10 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

128.50 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	413 lb-ft (561 Nm)
Torque Rise	41.8%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	117.10	87.30	2100		7.39	27.96	0.19	0.72
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	128.50	95.80	1962	1000	7.58	28.70	0.21	0.80

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
117.10	2100	7.39	0.44	15.85	0.19
101.80	2147	6.76	0.46	15.05	0.18
77.40	2176	5.68	0.51	13.62	0.13
52.30	2205	4.68	0.62	11.17	0.10
26.40	2226	3.56	0.93	7.46	0.07
N/A	2248	2.38	N/A	N/A	0.07

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	DEF kg/kW	Air °F	Air °C
Power at Rated Engine Speed - 11th (C3) ...	113.00	84.30	8,210	37	5.16	3.80	0.02	0.01	48	9
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 11th...	88.60	66.10	6,115	27	5.44	2.50	0.01	0.01	48	9
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 11th...	59.50	44.40	4,040	18	5.53	1.50	0.01	0.01	46	8
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 13...	88.60	66.10	6,115	27	5.44	2.60	0.02	0.01	48	9
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 13...	59.90	44.70	4,045	18	5.56	1.70	0.02	0.01	48	9

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

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw Hr L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Coolant F
8th(C1) Gear	109.30	81.50	14,310	63.66	2.86	1893	14.60	29.60	0.01	0.02	14.47	0.29	2.85	0.48	4.61	48	169
9th(B4) Gear	112.90	84.20	13,625	60.62	3.11	1799	10.00	29.50	0.01	0.02	15.10	0.28	2.97	0.46	5.00	46	176
10th(C2) Gear	117.20	87.40	12,320	54.80	3.57	1800	7.00	29.50	0.01	0.02	15.68	0.27	3.09	0.45	5.74	45	167
11th(C3) Gear	120.00	89.50	10,295	45.79	4.37	1800	4.90	29.50	0.01	0.02	16.14	0.26	3.18	0.43	7.04	41	174
12th(D1) Gear	119.10	88.80	8,895	39.56	5.02	1798	3.90	29.50	0.01	0.02	16.14	0.26	3.18	0.43	8.08	41	171
13th(C4) Gear	119.60	89.20	8,275	36.81	5.42	1800	3.80	29.50	0.01	0.02	16.14	0.26	3.18	0.43	8.72	45	169
14th(D2) Gear	119.50	89.10	7,345	32.68	6.10	1801	3.20	29.50	0.01	0.02	16.09	0.27	3.17	0.44	9.82	41	167
15th(D3) Gear	119.10	88.80	6,090	27.08	7.33	1799	2.70	29.50	0.01	0.01	16.14	0.26	3.18	0.43	11.81	41	171
16th(F1) Gear	118.40	88.30	5,325	23.68	8.34	1805	2.20	29.50	0.01	0.02	15.84	0.27	3.12	0.44	13.42	41	169
17th(D4) Gear	117.90	87.90	4,880	21.70	9.06	1805	2.10	29.50	0.01	0.02	15.84	0.27	3.12	0.44	14.58	41	169
18th(F2) Gear	117.30	87.50	4,365	19.41	10.08	1805	1.80	29.50	0.01	0.01	15.68	0.27	3.09	0.45	16.22	41	167

Category: 3N Quick Attach: No

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,655 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	31.10 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,335 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	30.60 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
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
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear-fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	24 forward (24.86 mph max)
Wheelbase	108.90 in (2765 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.5 (1536 mm) to 91.2 (2316 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	64.1 (1628 mm) to 79.8 (2028 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	5,985 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 10W-30

Sound Levels

At No Load 10th C2 Gear Disengaged	68.00 dB(A)
At No Load 10th C2 Gear Engaged	67.20 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 24th F4 Gear Disengaged	72.50 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 520/85R38; ***; 12(80) psi(kPa)
Front Tires	Two 420/85R24; ***; 12(80) psi(kPa)
Height of Drawbar	17.00 in (430 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	7,835 lbs
Front	5,525 lbs
Total	13,360 lbs

John Deere 6145M Specs ( 2015-2024 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

6145M Serial Number Location

John Deere 6145M Weight

John Deere 6145M attachments

OCED Tractor Test 3050

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

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks