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John Deere 6215R Specs ( 2014-Present )

Name: John Deere 6215R
Brand: John Deere

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Nebraska Test #2106

John Deere 6215R AutoQuad-Plus

Max Drawbar HP 196.9 hp

Max Pull 24,930 lbs

Max Torque 684 lb-ft

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Overview

The John Deere 6215R is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Mannheim, Germany, from 2014 to the present. It features a 6.8L 6-cylinder engine with a net rating of 214 horsepower and is built on a 110.2-inch wheelbase with Triple Link Suspension. The tractor supports multiple transmission configurations, including AutoPowr and DirectDrive, and utilizes a closed-center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system.

Ideal Applications

Nebraska Tested Performance: Under testing conditions, this model achieved a maximum PTO output of 205.72 horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 24,930 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: The vehicle is equipped with a Type III rear hitch providing 12,015 lbs of lift at 24 inches, supported by a hydraulic pump flow of 30.1 gpm at 2,900 psi.

Engine and Emission Configuration: The 415 cubic inch PowerTech PVS engine utilizes two turbochargers and a Stage IV emission control system consisting of a diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, and selective catalytic reduction.

Production

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

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	5.3 gal (20.1 L)
Fuel tank	104.4 gal (395.2 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.15x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Coolant capacity	29.6 qts (28.0 L)
Cooling system	viscous-drive fan
Description	John Deere PowerTech PVS / turbocharged / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	415 ci (6.8 L)
Emission control	diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, and selective catalytic reduction
Emissions	Stage IV
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Idle RPM	850-2250
Maximum Power (gross)	255 hp (190.2 kW)
Maximum Power (net)	244 hp (182.0 kW)
Operating RPM	1600-2100
Rated Power (gross)	215 hp (160.3 kW)
Rated Power (net)	214 hp (159.6 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	741 lb-ft (1004.8 Nm)
Torque RPM	1600
Drawbar (tested)	173.89 hp (129.7 kW)
Engine (gross)	215 hp (160.3 kW)
Engine (max)	255 hp (190.2 kW)
Engine (net)	214 hp (159.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)	177 hp (132.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	205.72 hp (153.4 kW)

Transmission

Description	Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D). Push-button clutch for range shifts. / Four power-shift gears (1-4) in Five synchronized ranges (A-E). Push-button clutch and automatic shift mode. / Eight power-shift gears in three electronically-shifted ranges. Automatic and manual shifting modes available.
Gears	20 forward and reverse / 20 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse
Transmission	PowerQuad Plus / AutoQuad Plus / AutoPowr / DirectDrive
Type	four-speed power shift / four-speed power shift / infinitely-variable transmission (IVT) / eight-speed power shift
Description	infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)
Transmission type	20-speed four-speed power shift / 24-speed eight-speed power shift
Description	infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)
Transmission type	20-speed four-speed power shift / 24-speed eight-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	ComfortView Cab with active hydraulic suspension and air-conditioning. AutoTrac ((Optional))
Description	Power steering
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	30.1 gpm (113.9 lpm)
Rear valves	3 to 6
SCV flow	26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm)
Type	closed-center pressure flow compensated
Valves	up to 6

Hitch

Front Hitch	IIIN
Front lift	7275 lbs (3299 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	12015 lbs (5450 kg)
Rear Type	III

PTO

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

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	200
Charging system	alternator
Charging volts	14
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Front axle	Triple Link Suspension
Height (cab)	124.4 inches (315 cm)
Length	198.8 inches (504 cm)
Max weight	29652 lbs (13450 kg)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.94 by 100.4 inches (100 by 2550 mm) / 3.94 by 110.5 inches (100 by 2806 mm) / 3.94 by 118.5 inches (100 by 3009 mm)
Shipping weight	18739 lbs (8500 kg)
Wheelbase	110.2 inches (279 cm)
Width	100.4 inches (255 cm)
Front tire	420/90R30
Rear tire	480/80R46
Weight	18739 lbs (8500 kg)
Wheelbase	110.2 inches (279 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46

John Deere 6215R attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2106

Description	Diesel AutoQuad Plus 4WDJune 23 - 30, 2015Link: OCED Tractor Test 2106 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	11.3 gal/hour (42.8 l/hour) / 10.5 gal/hour (39.7 l/hour) / 11.3 gal/hour (42.8 l/hour) / 10.5 gal/hour (39.7 l/hour)
Max power	205.72 hp (153.4 kW) / 173.89 hp (129.7 kW)
Max pull	19897 lbs (9025 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	181.06 hp (135.0 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	203.63 hp (151.8 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

Speeds

Description	With SRI 925 rear tires. Rear speeds are 4% faster than forward. / With SRI 925 rear tires. Rear speeds are 4% faster than forward. / With SRI 925 rear tires. Rear speeds are 4% faster than forward.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2106

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Test Date: June 23 - 30, 2015

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

205.72 hp

@ 1800 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

181.06 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

203.63 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	684 lb.-ft (927 Nm) at 1301 rpm
Torque Rise	51.2%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	205.72	153.41	1800

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
181.06	2102	10.48	0.41	N/A	0.34
157.95	2161	9.58	0.43	N/A	0.32
119.99	2187	7.86	0.46	N/A	0.29
81.38	2225	6.39	0.55	N/A	0.24
41.30	2245	4.64	0.79	N/A	0.23
3.36	2250	2.96	6.17	N/A	0.24

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F
Maximum Power—8th (C1) Gear	173.89	11,466	5.69	2099	2.90	0.01	69	202
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—8th (C1) Ge...	136.86	8,571	5.99	2192	2.10	0.01	75	198
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—8th (C1) Ge...	93.07	5,724	6.10	2216	1.40	0.01	75	192
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th...	136.49	8,526	6.00	1524	2.10	0.01	75	200
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—11th...	93.13	5,672	6.16	1552	1.30	0.01	75	188

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 2100 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
4th(A4)	142.64	19,897	2.69	2138	14.50	0.01	28.71	14.12	0.50	70	198
5th(B1)	167.14	18,278	3.43	2100	6.90	0.01	28.72	15.86	0.44	69	204
6th(B2)	170.02	15,027	4.24	2100	4.30	0.01	28.51	16.14	0.43	68	197
7th(B3)	171.77	12,536	5.14	2100	3.20	0.01	28.51	16.37	0.43	67	198
8th(C1)	173.89	11,466	5.69	2099	2.90	0.01	28.52	16.50	0.43	69	202
9th(B4)	173.31	10,254	6.34	2100	2.60	0.01	28.51	16.45	0.43	71	201
10th(C2)	173.37	9,440	6.89	2099	2.30	0.01	28.52	16.48	0.43	70	200
11th(C3)	173.50	7,853	8.29	2099	1.90	0.01	28.51	16.57	0.42	71	202

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged 1800 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3rd (A3)	147.16	24,930	2.22	2129	12.60	0.01	28.77	14.47	0.48	70	202
4th (A4)	170.48	23,528	2.72	2029	8.40	0.01	28.77	15.53	0.45	70	201
5th (B1)	187.64	22,041	3.20	1947	6.20	0.01	28.77	16.50	0.43	71	205
6th(B2)	190.60	19,839	3.60	1800	4.80	0.01	28.77	16.88	0.42	72	207
7th(B3)	194.68	16,713	4.37	1800	3.60	0.01	28.78	17.24	0.41	72	207
8th(C1)	195.59	15,146	4.84	1800	3.10	0.01	28.78	17.30	0.41	72	207
9th(B4)	195.37	13,576	5.40	1800	2.70	0.01	28.78	17.30	0.41	73	208
10th(C2)	195.21	12,472	5.87	1800	2.50	0.01	28.78	17.28	0.41	73	206
11th(C3)	195.14	10,361	7.06	1800	2.00	0.01	28.77	17.27	0.41	74	204
12th(C4)	193.05	8,330	8.70	1800	1.60	0.01	28.77	17.17	0.41	76	204

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1800 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
4th(A4)	143.03	19,893	2.70	2137	14.20	0.01	28.72	14.13	0.50	70	198
5th(B1)	167.61	18,367	3.42	2100	7.10	0.01	28.72	15.89	0.44	69	205
6th(B2)	184.78	17,573	3.95	1989	6.10	0.01	28.73	16.46	0.43	69	204
7th(B3)	192.30	16,784	4.30	1800	5.60	0.01	28.52	17.06	0.41	69	205
8th(C1)	193.76	15,114	4.81	1800	4.20	0.01	28.52	17.18	0.41	70	205
9th(B4)	195.22	13,633	5.37	1800	3.80	0.01	28.51	17.32	0.41	71	205
10th(C2)	195.94	12,559	5.85	1800	3.20	0.01	28.52	17.33	0.40	70	207
11th(C3)	196.86	10,470	7.05	1800	2.60	0.01	28.51	17.48	0.40	71	208
12th(C4)	195.49	8,438	8.69	1800	2.00	0.01	28.51	17.37	0.40	72	209

Category: III Quick Attach: No

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,498 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	41.10 gpm
Max Power	57.50 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,196 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	32.40 gpm
Max Power	38.80 hp

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	414 cu in (6788 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.0 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

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist with duals
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	20 forward (26.10 mph max)
Wheelbase	110.20 in (2800 mm)
Front Tread Width	58.8 (1494 mm) to 86.9 (2206 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 (1524 mm) to 124.6 (3164 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	18,725 lbs ( 8,494 kg )

Consumables

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

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 480/80R46;***;12(85)
Front Tires	Two 420/90R30;***;17(115)
Height of Drawbar

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	N/A lbs

John Deere 6215R Specs ( 2014-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

John Deere 6215R attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2106

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 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged 1800 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1800 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load In 6th B2 Gear

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks