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John Deere 6000er

1992–1997 · 7 models in this series

The 6000er series from John Deere comprises 7 models. Built 1992–1997. Rated output ranges from 75 to 130 hp.

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

John Deere 6100
Pictured: John Deere 6100

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

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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

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