John Deere 6930 Specs ( 2006-2011 )
Overview
The John Deere 6930 is a farm tractor produced between 2006 and 2011, featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a maximum gross power of 163 hp. It is equipped with a standard air-conditioned cab and a partial power shift transmission offered in 20-speed or 32-speed configurations. The tractor is built on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and provides a rear lift capacity of 16,730 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The 6.8L Tier III diesel engine is rated at 155 hp gross at 2100 RPM and generates a maximum torque of 513 lb-ft at 1500 RPM.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
The PowrQuad Plus transmission system includes a left-hand shuttle and push-button power shifting, while the independent rear PTO supports 540, 540E, and 1000 RPM speeds.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The hydraulic system features a 2,901 psi pressure rating and an optional 29.1 gpm PFC pump flow to support a Category II/IIIN rear hitch.
Production
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
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Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts (28.0 L) |
| Coolant change | 3000 h |
| Cooling system | viscous fan |
| Description | John Deere 6068HL281 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 12-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 413.7 ci (6.8 L) |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Fuel system | high-pressure common rail injection |
| Idle RPM | 850-2250 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 163 hp (121.5 kW) |
| Maximum Power (net) | 158 hp (117.8 kW) |
| Oil capacity | 20.6 qts (19.5 L) |
| Oil change | 500 h |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2100 |
| Rated Power (gross) | 155 hp (115.6 kW) |
| Rated Power (net) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 513 lb-ft (695.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Engine (gross) | 155 hp (115.6 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 163 hp (121.5 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch / dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in five ranges (A-E) with left-hand shuttle lever. Push-button power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are about 4% faster than corresponding forward speeds. / Optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds to the PowrQuad transmission in ranges A-C. |
| Gears | 20 forward and reverse / 32 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 52.8 qts (50.0 L) / 52.8 qts (50.0 L) |
| Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus / John Deere PowrQuad Plus Creeper |
| Type | partial power shift / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 20-speed partial power shift / 32-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 20-speed partial power shift / 32-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | rear electro-hydraulic wet disc |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 66 gal (249.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
| Optional Fuel | 85.9 gal (325.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
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| PFC Pump flow | 29.1 gpm (110.1 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,901 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 21.4 gpm (81.0 lpm) |
| Type | constant flow |
Hitch
| Control | load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensing |
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| Rear lift | 16,730 lbs (7588 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/IIIN |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1995 / 1000@1995 |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| Optional Charging amps | 154 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 63.9 to 83.3 inches (162 to 211 cm) |
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| Height | 115.1 inches (292 cm) |
| Length | 187.3 inches (475 cm) |
| Rear tread | 63.9 to 79.6 inches (162 to 202 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Width | 93.8 inches (238 cm) |
| Front tire | 16.9R28 |
| Rear tire | 20.8R38 |
| Weight | 12,420 lbs (5633 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38 |
6930 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle. |
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John Deere 6930 Weight
| Max capacity | 23,150 lbs (10500 kg) |
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| Max rear axle | 16,535 lbs (7500 kg) |
| Shipping | 12,420 lbs (5633 kg) |