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John Deere 6170M
John Deere 6170M — 6M Series · 170 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 6170M is a tractor rated at approximately 170 hp, positioning it at the higher end of its class. Production of the 6170M spanned the period 2013 to 2015. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, combined with four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has an operating weight of 7105 kg and is suited to operations on land areas of 600–1,500 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
170 hp
Max power
116.7 kW
Weight
7105 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
133 rows
Recorded power
170 hp
Recorded weight
7105 kg
Transmissions
16-speed partial power shift
Production years
2013-2015
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price$118,344 (2014 PowrQuad PLUS 16 Cab 2WD )Reference
Original price$130,807 (2014 AutoQuad Cab 4WD )Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockElectro-hydraulic rearReference
Differential locklimit-slip front (4WD)Reference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab with air-conditioning. GreenStar (optional); AutoTrac (optional)Reference
Engine
John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)126.8 kWReference
Engine (max)129.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)98.3 kWReference
John Deere PowerTech PVXReference
variable geometry turbocharger with intercooler dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 127 mmReference
EmissionsInterim Tier IVReference
Emission controlcooled exhaust gas recirculationReference
Rated Power (gross)126.8 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)129.0 kWReference
Fuel systemhigh pressure common railReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Torque767.5 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity23.5 LReference
Coolant capacity28.2 LReference
Max power116.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed107.8 kWReference
Max power98.3 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Emissions complianceInterim Tier IV | cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference
Engine torque at rated speed256.7 kgReference
Bore and stroke4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio16.5:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference
Interval for engine oil change500 hrReference
Transmission
16-speed partial power shiftReference
20-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionPowrQuad PlusReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and reverseReference
Clutchwet discReference
Oil capacity60.0 LReference
Gears20 forward and reverseReference
TransmissionAutoQuad PlusReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
Wheel Drive2WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type3 Planetary gear reductionReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change1,500Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)105.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)116.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system59.8 LReference
Typeclosed center load sensing pressure and flow compensatedReference
Capacity59.8 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Rear valves1 to 3Reference
Mid valves2 or 3 (optional)Reference
Pump flow113.6 lpmReference
SCV flow99.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIINReference
Controlelectrohydraulic load sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3792 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)4799 kgReference
DrawbarCat. IIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1932Reference
Engine RPM1000@1932Reference
Power at rated PTO speed113.8 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel405.0 LReference
Fuel tank405 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase279 cmReference
Weight7105 kgReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
Rear tire460/85R38 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 460/85R38 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 460/85R42 (4WD)Reference
Max weight11300 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)51 cmReference
Bar rear axle91 by 2550 mmReference
Front tread160 to 221 cmReference
John Deere 6170M attachments
front-end loaderReference
6170M Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps90Reference
Charging amps150 (optional)Reference
Charging volts14Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps1,230 AReference
Attachment overview
John Deere H360 loaderReference
John Deere H380 loaderReference
Test results
Diesel 20-speed AutoQuad Plus 4WDOctober 29 - November 12, 2013Link: OCED Tractor Test 2081 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use32.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use32.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use32.6 l/hourReference
Max pull6527 kgReference
General
Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Drawbar categoryCat. IIReference
Rear Axle TypeBarReference
DisplayPerformance Monitor, Several Settings can be adjustedReference
RadioRadio Available ex factoryReference
Country of manufacturerGermanyReference
Power
Rated Power170 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power142 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed1,000@1,932 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakeshydraulic wet discReference
Steering typehydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Typeclosed center load sensing pressure and flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves1 to 3 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IIINReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeelectrohydraulic load sensingReference
Dimensions & weight
Front axle clearance52 cmReference
Overall weight7,105.1 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Typestd - 460/85R38 (2WD) | opt - 460/85R42 (4WD)Reference
Front Wheel Typestd - 10.00-16.(2WD) | opt - 420/85R28 (4WD)Reference
Front Wheel tread range63.3 to 87.4 inchesReference
Operator station
Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab glass area51.6 sq. ftReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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