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John Deere 6155R Specs ( 2015-2021 )

Name: John Deere 6155R
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 6155R is a Row-Crop farm tractor produced in Waterloo, Iowa, between 2015 and 2021. It features a 6.8L 6-cylinder PowerTech PVS diesel engine and was available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with multiple transmission options including PowerQuad PLUS and DirectDrive ECO. The model has a listed shipping weight of 17,028 lbs and reached a tested maximum PTO output of 151.66 hp.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Data: In Nebraska Tractor Test data, the 6155R recorded a maximum drawbar power of 142.02 hp and a maximum pull of 15,409 lbs.

Weight and Lifting Specifications: The tractor has a maximum weight capacity of 25,902 lbs and is equipped with a rear lift capacity of 9,193 lbs using electronic lower link draft sensing.

Transmission and Hydraulic Configuration: Mechanical options include an infinitely variable transmission (IVT) and a closed-center pressure and flow compensated hydraulic system with a 30.1 gpm pump flow.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $161,542 in 2020
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	4.2 gal (15.9 L)
Fuel tank	71.3 gal (269.9 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.15x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Description	John Deere PowerTech PVS / aftercooled turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	415 ci (6.8 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Tier IV
Maximum Power (gross)	168 hp (125.3 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	155 hp (115.6 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	123.38 hp (92.0 kW)
Engine (gross)	155 hp (115.6 kW)
Engine (max)	168 hp (125.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	121 hp (90.2 kW)
PTO (tested)	151.66 hp (113.1 kW)

Transmission

Gears	16 forward and reverse / 20 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	PowerQuad PLUS / AutoQuad PLUS / DirectDrive ECO
Type	partial power shift / partial power shift / eight-speed power shift / infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Description	infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Transmission type	16-speed partial power shift / 20-speed partial power shift / 24-speed eight-speed power shift
Description	infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Transmission type	16-speed partial power shift / 20-speed partial power shift / 24-speed eight-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electrohydraulic front and rear
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	30.1 gpm (113.9 lpm)
SCV flow	26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm)
Type	closed-center pressure and flow compensated
Valves	2 to 4

Hitch

Control	electronic lower link draft sensing
Drawbar	Cat. 2
Rear lift	9193 lbs (4169 kg)
Rear Type	III/IIIN

PTO

Clutch	electrohydraulic
Rear PTO	independent

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	600
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	200
Charging system	alternator
Charging volts	14
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle)	18.5 inches (46 cm)
2WD Front tread	58.5 to 96 inches (148 to 243 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	117.5 inches (298 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle)	23.5 inches (59 cm)
4WD Front tread	57.5 to 83.5 inches (146 to 212 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	108.9 inches (276 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.62 by 100.4 inches (91 by 2550 mm) / 3.62 by 110.5 inches (91 by 2806 mm)
Rear tread	63.1 to 90.6 inches (160 to 230 cm)
2WD Rear tire	480/80R46
2WD Wheelbase	117.5 inches (298 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	108.9 inches (276 cm)
Front tire	11.00-20
Weight	17028 lbs (7723 kg)
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-20. Rear: 480/80R46
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 380/85R30. Rear: 480/80R42

John Deere 6155R Weight

Max capacity	25902 lbs (11749 kg)
Max Drawbar	5400 lbs (2449 kg)
Shipping	17028 lbs (7723 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 2147

Description	Diesel AutoQuad PLUS 4WDMarch 31 - April 14, 2016Link: OCED Tractor Test 2147 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	8.6 gal/hour (32.6 l/hour) / 8.3 gal/hour (31.4 l/hour) / 8.7 gal/hour (32.9 l/hour) / 8.3 gal/hour (31.4 l/hour)
Max power	151.66 hp (113.1 kW) / 123.38 hp (92.0 kW)
Max pull	15386 lbs (6979 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	130.10 hp (97.0 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	140.22 hp (104.6 kW)

References

Description	Operator's Manual 6145R, 6155R, 6155RH, 6175R, 6195R and 6125R (OMAL218252) published in 2016 / Operator's Manual 6145R, 6155R, 6155RH, 6175R, 6195R and 6125R (OMAL225966) published in 2021

Variants

6155RH	high-crop

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2147

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Test Date: March 31 to April 14, 2016

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)

151.66 hp

@ 1700 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

130.10 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

140.22 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	495 lb-ft (672 Nm)
Torque Rise	52.2%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	130.10	97.02	2100
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	140.22	104.56	2010	1000
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	151.66	113.09	1700

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
130.10	2100	8.32	0.45	N/A	0.16
113.38	2153	7.67	0.47	N/A	0.13
85.70	2167	6.54	0.54	N/A	0.09
58.10	2198	5.59	0.67	N/A	0.02
29.56	2233	4.24	1.00	N/A	0.04
0.65	2250	3.03	32.47	N/A	0.07

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 2100 Engine RPM Maximum Power

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
4th (A4)	103.01	15,386	2.51	2130	13.50	0.02	46	189	28.58	12.84	0.55
5th (B1)	120.86	14,134	3.21	2100	6.30	0.01	49	189	28.58	14.43	0.49
6th (B2)	122.34	11,557	3.97	2100	3.90	0.01	57	188	28.75	14.67	0.48
7th (B3)	123.38	9,627	4.81	2100	2.80	0.01	55	188	28.77	14.79	0.47
8th (C1)	122.58	8,633	5.32	2100	2.40	0.02	47	188	28.85	14.63	0.48
9th (B4)	121.27	7,667	5.93	2100	2.10	0.01	58	188	28.75	14.50	0.48
10th (C2)	121.54	7,070	6.45	2101	1.90	0.02	48	187	28.82	14.52	0.48
11th (C3)	120.45	5,828	7.75	2100	1.40	0.01	49	187	28.83	14.45	0.49
*12th (C4)	125.11	4,925	9.53	2101	1.10	0.02	50	188	28.78	14.23	0.49

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1700 Engine RPM Maximum Power

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
4th (A4)	103.37	15,409	2.52	2129	13.30	0.01	46	190	28.59	12.87	0.54
5th (B1)	122.92	15,003	3.08	2055	8.40	0.01	47	189	28.60	14.40	0.49
6th (B2)	133.63	14,029	3.58	1936	6.10	0.01	47	190	28.59	15.10	0.46
7th (B3)	138.66	13,158	3.96	1769	5.10	0.01	47	189	28.61	15.92	0.44
8th (C1)	138.62	12,295	4.23	1700	4.30	0.02	48	189	28.87	16.09	0.44
9th (B4)	138.81	11,012	4.73	1700	3.60	0.01	60	192	28.70	16.12	0.44
10th (C2)	139.95	10,178	5.16	1700	3.00	0.01	48	190	28.81	16.19	0.43
11th (C3)	139.32	8,397	6.22	1700	2.30	0.01	50	190	28.79	16.16	0.43
12th (C4)	137.90	6,744	7.67	1700	1.70	0.02	51	191	28.80	15.99	0.44
13th (D1)	137.22	6,397	8.05	1700	1.60	0.02	52	191	28.77	15.97	0.44
*14th (D2)	142.02	5,477	9.73	1702	1.20	0.02	53	191	28.78	15.92	0.44

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
120.25	8,602	5.24	2100	3.90	0.02	47	188	28.83	Power at Rated Engine Speed—8th (C1) Gear	14.39	0.49
94.49	6,476	5.48	2167	2.70	0.01	67	187	28.62	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—8th (C1) Gear	13.21	0.53
64.52	4,312	5.61	2200	1.90	0.01	69	186	28.61	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—8th (C1) Gear	10.78	0.65
94.66	6,479	5.48	1504	2.70	0.02	72	188	28.60	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th (C3) Gear	15.53	0.45
64.84	4,319	5.63	1531	1.60	0.02	71	186	28.60	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th (C3) Gear	14.15	0.50

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
123.38	9,627	4.81	2100	2.80	0.01	55	188	28.77	Power at Rated Engine Speed—7th (B3) Gear	14.79	0.47
96.16	7,201	5.01	2168	1.90	0.01	60	187	28.68	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—7th (B3) Gear	13.46	0.52
65.65	4,806	5.12	2201	1.10	0.01	62	186	28.66	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—7th (B3) Gear	10.95	0.64
96.04	7,238	4.98	1354	1.90	0.02	65	188	28.65	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th (C3) Gear	16.03	0.44
65.63	4,783	5.15	1389	1.10	0.01	63	186	28.65	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th (C3) Gear	14.75	0.48

Unballasted Front Drive Disengaged Maximum Power Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
5th (B1)	99.03	12,052	3.09	2155	12.70	0.01	47	189	28.61	12.81	0.55
6th (B2)	116.70	11,568	3.79	2100	8.60	0.02	47	188	28.62	13.93	0.50
7th (B3)	119.63	9,526	4.71	2100	4.70	0.01	56	188	28.75	14.30	0.49
8th (C1)	120.25	8,602	5.24	2100	3.90	0.02	47	188	28.83	14.39	0.49
9th (B4)	118.13	7,570	5.85	2100	3.40	0.01	59	189	28.72	14.23	0.49
10th (C2)	120.08	7,074	6.37	2100	3.00	0.01	47	188	28.82	14.36	0.49
11th (C3)	119.41	5,837	7.67	2100	2.40	0.02	49	188	28.82	14.36	0.49
*12th (C4)	123.43	4,904	9.44	2100	2.00	0.02	50	189	28.79	14.06	0.50

Category: II Quick Attach: No

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,747 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	46.20 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,227 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	39.60 hp

Engine

Make	John Deere
Type	Diesel six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	414 cu in (6788 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 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 (4) range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	20 forward (26.10 mph max)
Wheelbase	108.90 in (2765 mm)
Front Tread Width	67.5 to 83.5 in
Rear Tread Width	62.9 to 119.3 in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	15,330 lbs ( 6,954 kg )

Consumables

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

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 480/80R42;***;14(95)
Front Tires	Two 420/85R28;***;12(85)
Height of Drawbar	19.50 in (495 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	10,010 lbs
Front	5,495 lbs
Total	15,505 lbs

John Deere 6155R Specs ( 2015-2021 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

John Deere 6155R Weight

OCED Tractor Test 2147

References

Variants

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 2100 Engine RPM Maximum Power

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1700 Engine RPM Maximum Power

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Unballasted Front Drive Disengaged Maximum Power Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks