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John Deere 6170R

Name: John Deere 6170R
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 6170R — 6R Series · 170 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 6170R is a tractor rated at 170 hp, positioning it within the higher-powered segment of its class. Manufactured from 2012 to 2014, the 6170R features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers a four-wheel drive system coupled with a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight of the 6170R ranges from 15500 to 17200 pounds. It is designed for use on areas of approximately 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

121.3 kW

Weight

15500 to 17200 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

167 rows

Recorded power

170 hp

Transmissions

16-speed partial power shift

Production years

2012-2014

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Original price was $149,287 in 2014 with AutoQuadReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockelectro-hydraulic rear lock with wet disc clutchReference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

ComfortView cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional adaptive hydraulic cab suspension. GreenStar and AutoTrac ready with ISOBUS connector.Reference

Engine

John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank359.6 LReference

Fuel tank405.0 LReference

Engine (gross)126.8 kWReference

Engine (max)139.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)101.3 kWReference

John Deere PowerTech PVXReference

turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference

6-cylinder 24-valveReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 127 mmReference

EmissionsInterim Tier 4Reference

Emission controlexhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)126.8 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)139.4 kWReference

Fuel systemhigh pressure common railReference

Air cleanerdual stage dryReference

Compression17:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Idle RPM850-2250Reference

Operating RPM1300-2100Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity23.5 LReference

Coolant capacity28.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.483 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.533 mmReference

Max power121.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed106.8 kWReference

Max power101.3 kWReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference

Emissions complianceInterim Tier 4 | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Engine torque at rated speed266.3 kgReference

Bore and stroke4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio17.1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference

20-speed partial power shiftReference

infinitely variable transmissionReference

24-speed eight-speed power shiftReference

TransmissionPowerQuad PlusReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Oil capacity89.0 LReference

Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with power reverser lever.Reference

TransmissionAutoQuad Plus EcoReference

Gears20 forward and reverseReference

TransmissionAutoPowr IVTReference

Typeinfinitely variable transmissionReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity105.1 LReference

TransmissionDirectDriveReference

Typeeight-speed power shiftReference

Gears24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission TypePower QuadReference

Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)104.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)121.3 kWReference

Typeclosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Reference

Pressure200.0 barReference

Valves2 to 4Reference

Pump flow155.2 lpmReference

SCV flow99.9 lpmReference

Rear Type3Reference

Controlelectro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)8500 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)4848 kgReference

DrawbarCategory 2 with 3,085 to 5,400 pound load ratingReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000/1000E (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1932Reference

Engine RPM540E@1775Reference

Engine RPM1000@1932Reference

Engine RPM1000E@1775Reference

Power at rated PTO speed117.2 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase302 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase279 cmReference

Weight15500 to 17200 poundsReference

Front tire420/90R30Reference

Rear tire480/80R46 (4WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46 (4WD)Reference

Length504 cmReference

Width255 cmReference

Height315 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference

Front axleTriple-Link SuspensionReference

Rear axle100 by 2550 mmReference

Optional rear axle100 by 2806 mmReference

Optional rear axle100 by 3009 mmReference

Front tread152 to 223 cmReference

2WD7030 kgReference

4WD7801 kgReference

John Deere 6170R attachments

front-end loaderReference

6170R Serial Number Location

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

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps120Reference

Charging amps200 (optional)Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere H360 loaderReference

John Deere H360 MSL loaderReference

John Deere H380 loaderReference

Capacities

Max capacity13000 kgReference

Capacity415 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume24.8 qtsReference

Test results

Diesel AutoQuad 4WDAugust 28 - September 10, 2012Link: OCED Tractor Test 2033 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use34.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use33.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use35.2 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use34.1 l/hourReference

Max pull7889 kgReference

Speeds

With 18.4R46 rear tires.Reference

With 18.4R46 rear tires. 40 KPH transmission is electronically limited in E4 and E4 to 40 KPH (26.1 MPH).Reference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

Cruise controlAvailableReference

SCV controlJoystickReference

Drawbar categoryCategory 2 with 3,085 to 5,400 pound load ratingReference

Front Axle TypeTriple-Link SuspensionReference

ISOBUS readyTRUEReference

Country of manufacturerUSAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves24 valvesReference

Hydraulics TypeClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensated (PFC)Reference

Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category 3Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity8,500.3 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Typeelectro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category 3NReference

Power

Rated Power170 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power140 hpReference

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO PowerAvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed540@1,932 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed1,000@1,995 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase302 cmReference

Overall Height315.7 cmReference

Overall Length504.4 cmReference

Overall Width255 cmReference

Front axle clearance53.7 cmReference

Ground Clearance55.9 cmReference

Overall weight7,801.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type480/80R46Reference

Front Wheel Type420/90R30.Reference

Front Wheel tread range60 to 88 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialAvailableReference

Seat SuspensionfalseReference

Steering & brakes

Steering typeHydrostatic PowerReference

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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