John Deere 6170R Specs ( 2011-2014 )
Overview
The John Deere 6170R is a row-crop tractor produced from 2011 to 2014 in Mannheim, Germany, featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with a Triple Link Suspension front axle and a ComfortView cab, supporting a maximum weight capacity of 28,660 lbs. The model was offered with multiple transmission configurations, including the AutoQuad Plus, PowerQuad Plus, and AutoPowr IVT systems.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Drawbar Performance:
OCED Tractor Test 2033 recorded a maximum PTO power of 162.72 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 17,393 lbs during performance evaluations.
Hydraulic System and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor utilizes a pressure flow compensated hydraulic system with a 31.1 gpm pump flow to manage a rear lift capacity of 10,694 lbs at 24 inches.
Mechanical and Transmission Configuration:
The 6170R is built on a 110.2-inch 4WD wheelbase and offers a 20-speed partial power shift transmission or an infinitely variable transmission (IVT).
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 120.2 gal (455.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.15x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts (28.0 L) |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 415 ci (6.8 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
| Emissions | Stage IIIb |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.021 inches (0.533 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Fuel system | high pressure common rail |
| Idle RPM | 850-2250 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.019 inches (0.483 mm) |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 187 hp (139.4 kW) |
| Oil capacity | 24.8 qts (23.5 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1300-2100 |
| Rated Power (gross) | 170 hp (126.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 587.1 lb-ft (796.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 135.88 hp (101.3 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 170 hp (126.8 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 187 hp (139.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 140 hp (104.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 162.72 hp (121.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc / hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with power reverser lever. |
| Gears | 20 forward and reverse / 20 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 94.05 qts (89.0 L) / 94.05 qts (89.0 L) / 111 qts (105.1 L) |
| Transmission | PowrQuad Plus / AutoQuad Plus / AutoPowr IVT / DirectDrive |
| Type | partial power shift / partial power shift / infinitely variable transmission |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 20-speed partial power shift |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 20-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | ComfortView cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional hydraulic cab suspension (HCS Plus). AutoTrac ready. ISOBUS implement connections. |
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| Differential lock | Electro-hydraulic rear with wet disc clutch. Self-locking front. |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic or pneumatic optional |
Hydraulics
| Front valves | 2 (optional) |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 31.1 gpm (117.7 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 4 |
| SCV flow | 26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm) |
| Type | pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | load and depth control with electronic lower link sensing |
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| Drawbar | Category 2 with 3,085 to 5,400 pound load rating |
| Front Hitch | 3N |
| Front lift (at ends) | 7,277 lbs (3300 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 10,694 lbs (4850 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 11,797 lbs (5351 kg) |
| Rear Type | 3 |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 1000@1995 |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 120 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 118.9 inches (302 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 110.2 inches (279 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 21.14 inches (53 cm) |
| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front axle | Triple Link Suspension |
| Front tread | 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 22 inches (55 cm) |
| Height | 124.4 inches (315 cm) |
| Length | 198.8 inches (504 cm) |
| Max weight | 26,460 lbs (12002 kg) |
| Optional rear axle | 3.94 by 110.5 inches (100 by 2806 mm) / 3.94 by 118.5 inches (100 by 3009 mm) |
| Rear axle | rack-and-pinion optional inch diameter (0 mm) |
| Shipping weight | 16,207 lbs (7351 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 inches (279 cm) |
| Width | 100.4 inches (255 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 118.9 inches (302 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 110.2 inches (279 cm) |
| Front tire | 420/90R30 |
| Rear tire | 480/80R46 (4WD) |
| Weight | 16,207 lbs (7351 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 inches (279 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46 (4WD) |
6170R Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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John Deere 6170R Weight
| 2WD | 15,500 lbs (7030 kg) |
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| 4WD | 17,200 lbs (7801 kg) |
| Max capacity | 28,660 lbs (13000 kg) |
John Deere 6170R attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 2033
| Description | Diesel AutoQuad 4WDAugust 28 - September 10, 2012Link: OCED Tractor Test 2033 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 9.1 gal/hour (34.4 l/hour) / 8.9 gal/hour (33.7 l/hour) / 9.3 gal/hour (35.2 l/hour) / 9.0 gal/hour (34.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 162.72 hp (121.3 kW) / 135.88 hp (101.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 17393 lbs (7889 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 143.28 hp (106.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 157.15 hp (117.2 kW) |
References
| Description | 6R Series Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere / Operator's Manual Tractors 6140R, 6150R, 6150RH, 6170R, 6190R and 6120R (OMAL211531) published in 2014 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4R46 rear tires. / With 18.4R46 rear tires. 40 KPH transmission is electronically limited in E4 and E4 to 40 KPH (26.1 MPH). |
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