John Deere 6000er
1992–1997 · 7 models in this series
John Deere 6000 Series – First Mid-Range Built at the Mannheim Plant, 1992 to 1997: four- and six-cylinder diesels up to 77.3 kW (105 hp), 3,920 to 6,788 cm³ displacement
With the 6000 series, John Deere brought a new mid-range generation built at its Mannheim plant to the European market in 1992, produced until 1997. According to the register, output of one recorded model reaches 77.3 kW, or 105 hp, using four- and six-cylinder engines with displacement from 3,920 to 6,788 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 3,750 to 5,800 kg, wheelbase of one recorded model is 2,650 mm, and rated speed is 30 km/h. The model range spanned from the 6100 to the 6900, covering a wide power spectrum within a single series.
Compared with its predecessors, the 6000 series introduced a revised, more ergonomic cab and was succeeded by the 6010 series in 1997. For a used model, check the gearbox variant, as PowrQuad and Synchro versions were offered in parallel.
With a rated output of 77.3 kW, the 6000 series already fell within three-point category II under ISO 730, and the PTO ran two-speed at 540 and 1,000 rpm, as was standard for tractors of this power class from the 1980s. Parts for the 6000 series remain well available today through John Deere's dense dealer network. PowrQuad transmissions allow shifting within certain groups without using the clutch under load, while the simpler Synchro version still requires the clutch for each gear change; this makes PowrQuad models more comfortable under frequent load changes but more demanding to maintain.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: John Deere 6000er, John Deere
Models compared
7 of 7 models.
| 61001992–1997 | 62001992–1997 | 63001992–1997 | 65061995–1997 | 66001994–1997 | 68001994–1997 | 69001994–1997 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 75 hp | 84 hp | 90 hp | 105 hp | 110 hp | 120 hp | 130 hp |
| PTO speed | – | – | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | 540E/1000 rpm | 540E/1000 rpm |
| Linkage category | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | Cat II/IIIN | Cat II/IIIN | Cat II/IIIN | Cat II/IIIN |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 4,525 cm³ | 3,920 cm³ | 3,920 cm³ | 6,786 cm³ | 5,879 cm³ | 6,788 cm³ | 6,788 cm³ |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 352 Nm | 364 Nm | 430 Nm | 440 Nm | 534 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 160 l | 160 l | 160 l | 207 l | 207 l | 207 l | 250 l |
| Top speed | 30/40 km/h | – | – | 30 km/h | 30/40 km/h | – | – |
| Unladen weight | 3,890 kg | 3,980 kg | 3,750 kg | 4,650 kg | 4,650 kg | 4,990 kg | 5,800 kg |
Models
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6100
The John Deere 6100 is a model in the 6000er series. Production: 1992–1997. The engine delivers 75 hp, has 4...
6200
With the 6200, John Deere offers a model from the 6000er series. Production: 1992–1997. The engine delivers 84 hp,...
6506
The 6000er series from John Deere includes the 6506. Production: 1995–1997. The engine delivers 105 hp (77.3 kW),...
6600
The 6000er series from John Deere includes the 6600. Production: 1994–1997. The engine delivers 110 hp, has 6...
6800
The John Deere 6800 belongs to the 6000er series. Production: 1994–1997. The engine delivers 120 hp, has 6...
6900
The John Deere 6900 is a model in the 6000er series. Production: 1994–1997. The engine delivers 130 hp, has 6...
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The 6300 from John Deere is part of the 6000er series. Production: 1992–1997. The engine delivers 90 hp, has 4...