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John Deere 6170M Specs ( 2013-2015 )

Name: John Deere 6170M
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 6170M is a row-crop farm tractor produced between 2013 and 2015 in Mannheim, Germany, featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. It is equipped with a closed-center load-sensing hydraulic system providing 30 gpm of pump flow and a Category III/IIIN rear hitch with an 8,360-lb lift capacity. The tractor was offered with several partial power shift transmission options, including the 16-speed PowrQuad Plus and the 20-speed AutoQuad Plus.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data for the 6170M recorded a maximum PTO output of 156.52 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 14,409 lbs.

Chassis and Load Capacity: The tractor has a base weight of 15,664 lbs and a maximum permissible weight of 24,912 lbs, supported by a 110.2-inch wheelbase.

Engine and Fluid Specifications: The PowerTech PVX engine utilizes a high-pressure common rail fuel system and cooled exhaust gas recirculation to meet Interim Tier IV emissions, supported by a 107-gallon fuel capacity.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$118,344 (2014 PowrQuad PLUS 16 Cab 2WD )

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression	16.5:1
Coolant capacity	29.8 qts (28.2 L)
Description	John Deere PowerTech PVX / variable geometry turbocharger with intercooler diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	415 ci (6.8 L)
Emission control	cooled exhaust gas recirculation
Emissions	Interim Tier IV
Fuel system	high pressure common rail
Maximum Power (gross)	173 hp (129.0 kW)
Oil capacity	24.8 qts (23.5 L)
Rated Power (gross)	170 hp (126.8 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	566 lb-ft (767.5 Nm)
Torque RPM	1600
Drawbar (tested)	131.78 hp (98.3 kW)
Engine (gross)	170 hp (126.8 kW)
Engine (max)	173 hp (129.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	142 hp (105.9 kW)
PTO (tested)	156.52 hp (116.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	wet disc / wet disc / wet disc
Gears	16 forward and reverse / 20 forward and reverse / 20 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	63.4 qts (60.0 L) / 63.4 qts (60.0 L) / 63.4 qts (60.0 L)
Transmission	PowrQuad Plus / PowrQuad Plus / AutoQuad Plus
Type	partial power shift / partial power shift / partial power shift
Transmission type	16-speed partial power shift / 20-speed partial power shift
Transmission type	16-speed partial power shift / 20-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab with air-conditioning. GreenStar (optional); AutoTrac (optional)
Description	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	Electro-hydraulic rear
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel	107 gal (405.0 L)
Hydraulic system	15.8 gal (59.8 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	15.8 gal (59.8 L)
Mid valves	2 or 3 (optional)
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	30 gpm (113.6 lpm)
Rear valves	1 to 3
SCV flow	26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm)
Type	closed center load sensing pressure and flow compensated

Hitch

Control	electrohydraulic load sensing
Drawbar	Cat. II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	8360 lbs (3792 kg)
Rear Type	III/IIIN

PTO

Engine RPM	540@1932
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	90
Charging system	alternator
Charging volts	14
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	3.622 by 100.4 inches (91 by 2550 mm)
Clearance (front axle)	20.47 inches (4WD) (51 cm)
Front tread	63.3 to 87.4 inches (2WD) (160 to 221 cm)
Max weight	24912 lbs (11300 kg)
Weight	15664 lbs (7105 kg)
Wheelbase	110.2 inches (279 cm)
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	460/85R38 (2WD)
Weight	15664 lbs (7105 kg)
Wheelbase	110.2 inches (279 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 460/85R38 (2WD)

6170M Serial Number Location

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

John Deere 6170M attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2081

Description	Diesel 20-speed AutoQuad Plus 4WDOctober 29 - November 12, 2013Link: OCED Tractor Test 2081 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	8.5 gal/hour (32.2 l/hour) / 8.5 gal/hour (32.2 l/hour) / 8.7 gal/hour (32.9 l/hour) / 8.6 gal/hour (32.6 l/hour)
Max power	156.52 hp (116.7 kW) / 131.78 hp (98.3 kW)
Max pull	14390 lbs (6527 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	144.55 hp (107.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	152.67 hp (113.8 kW)

References

Description	6M Series Tractors published in 2013, by John Deere

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2081

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Test Date: October 29 to November 12, 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)

156.52 hp

@ N/A rpm

Rated Engine Speed

144.55 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

152.67 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	526 lb-ft (713 Nm)
Torque Rise	45.4%
At Engine RPM	1250 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	156.52	116.72

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
144.55	N/A	8.53	0.42	16.94	N/A
126.51	N/A	7.93	0.44	15.95	N/A
96.31	N/A	6.77	0.49	14.22	N/A
65.24	N/A	5.40	0.58	12.09	N/A
32.77	N/A	3.92	0.84	8.37	N/A
0.66	N/A	2.87	30.41	0.23	N/A

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged 2100 RPM

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	kW·hr/L	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km Hr
5th (B1)	111.89	83.44	14,390	64.01	2.92	14.10	13.51	2.66	49	190	29.13	2182	0.32	0.52	4.70
6th (B2)	125.02	93.22	13,109	58.31	3.58	8.90	14.56	2.87	49	190	29.11	2100	0.29	0.48	5.76
7th (B3)	131.78	98.27	11,185	49.75	4.42	6.00	15.34	3.02	44	189	28.95	2100	0.28	0.46	7.11
8th (C1)	131.03	97.71	9,981	44.40	4.92	5.20	15.28	3.01	44	190	28.95	2100	0.28	0.46	7.92
9th (B4)	132.23	98.60	8,983	39.96	5.52	4.20	15.37	3.03	43	190	28.95	2100	0.28	0.46	8.88
10th (C2)	130.22	97.11	8,116	36.10	6.02	3.70	15.18	2.99	43	189	28.95	2100	0.28	0.46	9.69
11th (C3)	132.79	99.02	6,859	30.51	7.26	2.90	15.44	3.04	44	189	28.95	2100	0.28	0.46	11.68
12th (C4)	129.06	96.24	5,403	24.03	8.96	2.30	15.05	2.96	44	190	28.95	2100	0.28	0.47	14.42

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged 1700 RPM

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	kW·hr/L	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km Hr
5th (B1)	112.75	84.07	14,409	64.09	2.94	13.50	13.62	2.68	48	190	29.13	2182	0.31	0.52	4.72
6th (B2)	125.90	93.88	13,536	60.21	3.49	9.80	14.57	2.87	50	190	29.11	2069	0.29	0.48	5.62
7th (B3)	134.00	99.92	13,023	57.93	3.86	9.30	15.46	3.05	51	191	29.09	1900	0.28	0.46	6.21
8th (C1)	135.32	100.90	12,507	55.63	4.06	8.40	15.82	3.12	52	192	29.08	1793	0.27	0.44	6.53
9th (B4)	140.05	104.43	12,127	53.94	4.33	7.10	16.39	3.23	44	191	28.95	1700	0.26	0.43	6.97
10th (C2)	139.62	104.11	11,016	49.00	4.75	6.00	16.29	3.21	43	192	28.95	1700	0.26	0.43	7.64
11th (C3)	143.39	106.93	9,299	41.36	5.78	4.50	16.78	3.31	44	193	28.95	1700	0.26	0.42	9.30
12th (C4)	142.74	106.44	7,464	33.20	7.17	3.30	16.77	3.30	44	193	28.95	1700	0.26	0.42	11.54
13th (D1)	140.91	105.07	7,008	31.17	7.54	3.00	16.52	3.25	44	192	28.95	1701	0.26	0.43	12.13
14th (D2)	138.26	103.10	5,674	25.24	9.14	2.40	16.17	3.19	44	194	28.96	1700	0.26	0.44	14.70

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

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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	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km Hr
127.39	94.99	8,985	39.97	5.32	6.80	14.79	2.91	43	190	28.95	Maximum Power - 9th (B4) Gear	2100	0.29	0.48	8.56
102.29	76.27	6,774	30.13	5.66	4.90	13.36	2.63	51	189	29.08	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 9th (B4) Gear	2193	0.32	0.53	9.11
70.50	52.57	4,533	20.16	5.83	3.10	11.47	2.26	51	188	29.08	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 9th (B4) Gear	2217	0.37	0.61	9.38
102.31	76.29	6,719	29.89	5.71	4.70	16.43	3.24	52	190	29.07	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 12th (C4) Gear	1387	0.26	0.43	9.19
70.71	52.72	4,524	20.12	5.86	3.00	15.35	3.02	52	188	29.08	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 12th (C4) Gear	1398	0.28	0.46	9.43

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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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	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km Hr
131.78	98.27	11,185	49.75	4.42	6.00	15.34	3.02	44	189	28.95	Maximum Power - 7th (B3) Gear	2100	0.28	0.46	7.11
106.04	79.07	8,424	37.47	4.72	3.90	13.98	2.75	46	189	28.95	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 7th (B3) Gear	2194	0.31	0.50	7.60
72.66	54.18	5,622	25.01	4.85	2.40	11.98	2.36	45	188	28.95	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 7th (B3) Gear	2218	0.36	0.59	7.81
106.30	79.27	8,382	37.28	4.76	3.70	16.95	3.34	44	190	28.95	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11th (C3) Gear	1386	0.25	0.42	7.66
72.80	54.29	5,614	24.97	4.86	2.40	15.81	3.12	45	188	28.95	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11th (C3) Gear	1398	0.27	0.45	7.82

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	kW·hr/L	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km Hr
6th (B2)	101.86	75.95	10,983	48.85	3.48	14.10	12.72	2.51	51	189	29.10	2188	0.34	0.55	5.60
7th (B3)	120.25	89.67	10,569	47.01	4.27	11.50	14.12	2.78	51	190	29.09	2176	0.30	0.50	6.87
8th (C1)	124.88	93.12	10,002	44.49	4.69	8.90	14.51	2.86	44	189	28.95	2100	0.30	0.48	7.54
9th (B4)	127.39	94.99	8,985	39.97	5.32	6.80	14.79	2.91	43	190	28.95	2100	0.29	0.48	8.56
10th (C2)	127.15	94.82	8,182	36.40	5.83	5.80	14.78	2.91	43	190	28.95	2100	0.29	0.48	9.38
11th (C3)	131.15	97.80	6,944	30.89	7.08	4.50	15.33	3.02	44	189	28.95	2100	0.28	0.46	11.39
12th (C4)	128.15	95.56	5,474	24.35	8.78	3.30	14.99	2.95	44	190	28.95	2101	0.28	0.47	14.13

Category: IIIN Quick Attach: No

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,794 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	30.30 gpm
Max Power	49.30 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,294 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	30.10 gpm
Max Power	40.60 hp

Engine

Make	John Deere
Type	Diesel, six cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
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	regenerative 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 (24.64 mph max)
Wheelbase	110.20 in (2800 mm)
Front Tread Width	63.8 (1620 mm) to 83.5 (2120 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	61.9 (1572 mm) to 100.5 (2552 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	15,090 lbs ( 6,845 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 15W-40

Tires & Tracks

Ballast	Tested without ballast

John Deere 6170M Specs ( 2013-2015 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

6170M Serial Number Location

John Deere 6170M attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2081

References

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

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged 2100 RPM

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged 1700 RPM

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

Hydraulic Performance

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks