Row-Crop Tractors | 6150R

Infinitely Variable Transmission (AutoPowr™/IVT™) offers maximum productivity and comfort

AutoPowr™/IVT™

John Deere offers the stepless AutoPowr/IVT transmission for those looking for exact speeds to match any application. The fully electronically controlled engine and regulated transmission combine to provide maximum productivity and comfort:

Speeds from 50 m/h (0.03 mph) to 40/50 km/h (25/31 mph)
Allows for creeper speeds
Below 600-m/h (0.37-mph) the travel speed is independent of engine speed
Different transmission settings, depending on the application

Benefits:

Easy to operate
Drive and work comfortably
Save time and money by setting the exact speed for optimum implement performance
Less shifting time means better management of the implement

Speed control

AutoPowr™/IVT™ speed wheel and slot

Settings on CommandCenter™

Easy speed control through the speed control lever:

Quick and precise speed changes
Fine-tuning via the speed wheel
Two steps in the slot of the speed control lever to program two set speeds
Speed feedback on the analog dashboard: The needle shows the actual speed; red lights around the needle show the set speed
Easy to handle exact speed settings through CommandCenter™ and the speed wheel

CommandARM™

If the tractor is equipped with the AutoPowr/IVT transmission, the speed control lever is embedded in the CommandARM. With the CommandARM, the most-utilized tractor functions are integrated in the armrest:

Speed control lever
Electrical throttle
Electrohydraulic selective control valves (SCVs)
iTEC™ switch
AutoTrac™ switch
Power take-off (PTO)
Hitch control

Left-hand reverser

With the AutoPowr/IVT left-hand reverser, the operator can control four functions.

Park lock (P) – Tractor cannot move and the trailer brakes are engaged, if equipped
Forward/reverse (tractor icon)
Neutral (N) – Tractor is in a non-parked position and capable of movement
PowerZero™ – 10 seconds after the tractor stops rolling, the park lock automatically engages. If the lever is held in the center position between forward and reverse, the tractor will not be braked. That allows the tractor to move off quicker than the park position.

Electronic hand and foot throttle

Hand throttle

Foot throttle

The hand and foot throttles operate electronically:

Define setting of the engine speed
Quick attainment of desired speed
Precise speed adjustments

Custom mode settings

AutoPowr™/IVT™ custom mode settings

Operators can customize the auto shift engine speed droop as a percentage, between 4 percent - 30 percent of the full engine speed. Also, operators can adjust the ECO engine speed to choose the lower rpm used by the fuel economy feature, between 1800 engine speed – 1200 engine speed.
In addition, the load anticipation feature can be enabled for:

Hitch engagement
Hydraulic engagement
Hitch and hydraulic engagement

Load anticipation feature

A load anticipation feature is base equipment on all 6R Series Tractors equipped with an AutoPowr/IVT transmission. The load anticipation feature allows the AutoPowr/IVT to predict how much load the engine expects from the activation of the hitch or a particular SCV function.

For it to be activated, the SCV or hitch lever is placed in the detented position when the hydraulic load is decreasing. The system learns this load from an SCV or hitch lever movement in the detent position only, resulting in a decreased engine load (raising the implement). The AutoPowr/IVT remembers the load change, and when it detects the same lever starting a movement in the opposite direction (for example, lowering the implement), it automatically responds with a short engine rpm boost to provide more power to handle the oncoming load increase.

This provides the tractor an engine speed boost before the implement engages the ground. For example, if an operator lifts the implement out of the field, fuel economy mode kicks in to start reducing engine rpm as a headland turn is made. When the load anticipation feature detects the implement being lowered as the result of an SCV or hitch lever movement, an engine speed boost is automatically commanded prior to the implement engaging the ground.

John Deere-only feature
Tractor recognizes when additional power is needed, so the operator does not have to
Saves fuel, because the engine reduces rpms when no additional power is needed

AutoPowr™/IVT™ selector control via CommandCenter™

The AutoPowr/IVT application settings employ three modes to take full advantage of the engine-transmission communication: Full auto mode, custom mode, and manual mode.

Full auto mode

AutoPowr™/IVT™ full auto mode

Full auto mode enables the tractor to make adjustments to the transmission operating mode automatically, based on the engine and transmission speeds and the load on the tractor. This should be the AutoPowr/IVT setting for 95 percent of all applications.

Full auto mode switches between load control and fuel economy mode seamlessly, with no involvement from the operator, as conditions and applications change. Fuel economy mode automatically switches off when the PTO is engaged to provide full PTO power. Operators can set the maximum forward and reverse speeds for the tractor in their particular application.

Custom mode

AutoPowr™/IVT™ custom mode

Custom mode allows the operator to customize the AutoPowr/IVT settings when full auto mode is not desirable.

Manual mode settings

AutoPowr™/IVT™ manual mode settings

Manual mode turns the automatic adjustments off and disables the fuel economy mode of the transmission. The transmission does not automatically adjust engine rpm to save fuel in this mode. This can prove to be useful in applications like loader work, where the variability of engine speed based on load is not needed.

Engine speeds in “eco mode” without load

Models	At 40 k (25 mph) with rated rpm	At 40 k (25 mph) with eco mode *	rpm reduction *
6105 R – 6125R	2100	1470	630
6170 R – 6210 R	2100	1460	640

*Theoretical engine speed, not depending on rear tire size.

Forward/Reverse relationship

CommandCenter™ forward/reverse ration

Similar to the AutoQuad™ PLUS transmission, the AutoPowr/IVT can also adjust the forward/reverse speed ratio. The reverse speeds can be set to a maximum of 30 percent higher and 70 percent lower than forward speeds, but only in range 1. In range 2 the forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 1:1, up to 22 km/h (14 mph). Above that, the forward-to-reverse speeds will only go up to 30km/h (19 mph).

50 km/h (31 mph)

6R in transport

The following features are part of the 50k package:

TLS Plus with brakes for adapted braking capacity.
B speed rated wheels and tires to minimize vibration and increase ride comfort.
Hydraulic trailer brakes.

Models	At 50 k (31 mph) with rated rpm	At 50 k (31 mph) with eco mode *	rpm reduction *
6105 R – 6125 R	2100	1840	260
6170R – 6210R	2100	1830	270

Brake with integrated AutoClutch function

With the AutoPowr/IVT, no clutching is required to stop the tractor. After the brakes are released, the tractor automatically accelerates back to its previous speed due to the high torque of the hydraulic/mechanic power split in the transmission. This feature makes the AutoPowr/IVT an ideal transmission for operations that require a lot of speeds (like baling or loader work).

Torque

The AutoPowr/IVT is a combination of mechanical and hydraulic components that are capable of providing low speed with extremely high levels of torque:

Allows the tractor to smoothly pull away, even under high loads
Enhances front loader operation by delivering high torque, driving the tractor into the pile without slippage
Retains constant working speeds with PTO implements, which have a tendency to push the tractor

Creeper mode

Creeper mode is a standard feature on AutoPowr/IVT. Down to 50 m/h (164 fph), the creeper mode is activated when the selected speed is below 2,1 km/h (1.3 mph) in set position 1.

When the tractor moves below 600 m/h (0.37 mph), the engine speed is independent of travel speed. This allows the operator to choose the engine speed that best fits the task (rated speed for hydraulic or PTO usage, or low idle for fuel-saving operation). No additional power is needed.

CommandCenter™ allows operator to define settings

The GreenStar™ 3 (GS3) CommandCenter is the central information system used on 6R Series Tractors and is located on the right-hand console. The GS3 CommandCenter allows the operator to program various settings and tailor the readings to a specific operation.

The 178-mm (7-in.) color display is divided into three regions: left-hand, center, and right-hand. The left-hand region can be configured by the operator to monitor three tractor functions of their choice. The right-hand region shows the shortcut keys to desired information. Operators can program additional shortcut keys that will appear in the right-hand region. The center region either shows the main home pages or displays the information relative to the current settings the operator is adjusting.

CommandCenter™ display regions

Tractor readings that are displayed within the GS3 CommandCenter:

Fuel use per hour
Fuel use per area covered
Distance traveled
Area covered or traveled
Hydraulic oil temperature
FieldCruise™ settings
Clock
Engine hours
Hours since last service
Ground speed (wheel input)
Actual ground speed (radar or global positioning system (GPS) input)
Slip percentage
Engine rpm
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil pressure
System voltage
Auto shift set gear
Power take-off (PTO) speed
Area covered per hour
iTEC™
Hydraulic settings and ambient air temperature (with deluxe or premium cab options)

NOTE: For percent slip and hitch slip command to function, an optional radar sensor or StarFire™ position receiver with activation is required.

The GS3 CommandCenter also allows the operator to change or adjust other general machine functions, such as:

Day/night display backlight
Rear PTO engage modulation rate to start implements
Performance monitor recording (implement in operation input selection, such as implement switch, selective control valve (SCV), or hitch)
Hitch slip command response (sensitivity)
U.S. or metric units
Display language
Settings for AutoPowr™/IVT™
Settings for AutoQuad PLUS Eco; start-up gear default, autoshift point, and auto-shift sensitivity
Service intervals
Diagnostic codes

Items that owners can select to lock out include:

GreenStar applications
Hitch
Electronic hydraulic controls
Transmission
PTO
FieldCruise™
Display
Performance monitor

Ag Management Solutions (AMS) capabilities

GreenStar™ 3 display

The GS3 CommandCenter display has the capability to run certain AMS applications. With a GreenStar receiver, the display can be utilized for manual guidance. In addition, operators can utilize AutoTrac™ and Swath Control Pro™ within the GS3 CommandCenter by purchasing the appropriate guidance software activation key through AMS.

Layout manager

The GS3 CommandCenter features layout manager. Layout manager allows operators to configure GS3 CommandCenter home pages in the format they desire, displaying the information that is essential to them. Layout manager also allows operators to page through other screens by simply selecting the home page icon.

Access manager

Access Manager

Access manager allows the owner to lock out certain function settings from the operator to prevent them from accessing or changing settings through an owner-defined four-digit code.

Video capability

Video triggers

The touch-screen GS3 CommandCenter is prewired with one video input to provide video capability (camera available through Parts). Operators can set the video to a mirror on/off. Mirror on will flip the view right for left, and mirror off will show image captured.

The operator has the ability to set a variety of triggers, including reverse, PTO, hitch, and SCV levers to activate the camera. In addition, the amount of time that video is activated can be set from the GS3 CommandCenter from 5 seconds to 60 seconds.

Display options

The CommandCenter is available in two configurations: a standard display and a touch-screen display.

see below:

GS3 CommandCenter (178-mm) 7-in. display

Note: Includes access manager user lockout software. Display is capable of manual guidance with StarFire™ receiver and is capable of AutoTrac and Swath Control Pro with activations and software sold separately.

Touch-screen GS3 CommandCenter (178-mm) 7-in. display, video capable

Note: Includes access manager user lockout software. Display is capable of manual guidance with StarFire receiver and is capable of AutoTrac and Swath Control Pro with activation and software sold separately. One video input pre-wired in cab. See Parts for cameras.

Triple-Link Suspension (TLS™) Plus suspended front axle provides operator comfort and power to the ground

TLS Plus axle

TLS Plus provides higher operator comfort by reducing fatigue and increases productivity.

Available for all 6R Series Tractors, TLS Plus has the following features:

Self-leveling system with +/- 50-mm suspension travel under all axle load conditions.
Permanent engagement of axle suspension with automatic adjustment of the sensitivity and suspension rate for the axle load (from a heavy rear-mounted implement to heavy front loader work)
Up to 7 percent more power to the ground

TLS Plus modes on CommandCenter display

The TLS Plus features:

Auto mode: This mode is automatic progressive suspension rate adjustment, which prevents the risk of knocking on the suspension end stops even in the roughest conditions.
Max mode: For special application like pallet work or earthmoving, the hydraulic pressure in the TLS Plus system is increased and this reduces the movement of the suspension.
Manual mode: This mode is for lifting and lowering the front end of the tractor (for example, picking up a weight). This allows full manual control of the axle height to assist in mounting or dismounting front and rear implements.

TLS Plus with brakes

John Deere front axle brakes feature:

Increased braking capacity by utilizing additional brake discs in the front axle hubs.
Dual-circuit braking system for all models with separate front and rear brake circuits.
TLS Plus with brakes is required for 50K (31 mph) transmissions.

Adaptive Hydraulic Cab Suspension PLUS (HCS Plus) delivers operator comfort

Superior operator comfort

6R cab suspension

For operators wanting superior operator comfort and smoother driving, hydraulic cab suspension is available for the 6R Series Tractors. The hydraulic cab suspension provides enhanced comfort for the operator by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort, especially for jobs requiring long hours inside the cab.

The semi-active system automatically self-levels and adjusts to e.g. load changes and braking forces. The operator has three selectable modes: AUTO soft, AUTO medium, or hard (MAX). The soft mode always adjusts the cab suspension to highest comfort rating. The hard mode prevents cab pitch e. g. through front loader work. The medium mode allows operator to optimize cab suspension comfort for individual preferences.

In addition to having a smoother ride, the cab is more isolated against noise and vibrations from the engine, transmission, and chassis compared to the base equipment cab.

PowerTech™ PVX/PSX Stage III B Engine

Reliable and proven engine technology

John Deere 6R Series Tractors feature the reliable and proven PowerTech PVX/PSX engines. These air-to-air aspirated engines deliver constant power over a wide range of engine revolutions per minute (rpm) with a power bulge above rated power to provide excellent torque in demanding applications.

Engines deliver a constant power range of 30 percent with a power bulge of 10 percent.
High-pressure common rail (HPCR) fuel injection system and other key engine parts work together to sense engine load and then instantly respond as needed to pull through tough soil conditions.
Engine rpm fluctuations are reduced to minimize the need to downshift the transmission.
Fewer shifts results in less ground speed variations, providing higher overall tractor productivity.

To match the engine power characteristics and improve economy of operation, the rated engine speed is 2100 rpm.

The full frame concept

Engine integrated in full frame

The engine is an integrated part of the full frame concept. The engine is connected to the frame using vibration-absorbing isolators. Further vibration reduction is achieved by utilizing a heavy-duty torsional damper in the Cardan shaft, coupling the flywheel to the clutch housing.
This technique:

Eliminates engine block stress, because the engine is no longer a structural part of the tractor.
Reduces noise and vibration transfer to other tractor components.

Engine block

Engines feature a heavy-duty, high-quality gray iron block. The one-piece block design features generous internal webbing to provide sturdy engine structure. The block is further strengthened by circular truss ribs that serve as lower supports for wet cylinder liners.

To ensure a long vehicle life, engine cylinders are wet sleeve liners. In the event a repair is needed in long-term operation, the engine can easily be reconditioned to updated specifications.

The coolant manifold is full length for equal cooling capabilities across all cylinders.

Directed cooling

The PowerTech PVX 4.5L and 6.8L and PowerTech PSX engines feature directed cooling around the top of the cylinder liners.

Top liner cooling lowers temperatures at the top of the cylinder for durability of the piston and piston rings. This also allows the piston rings to be farther up on the piston, decreasing the amount of dead air in the combustion process, increasing efficiency, and lowering emissions.

The block rib design minimizes engine noise by stabilizing the cylinder liners.

Piston and rings

All PowerTech PVX and PSX 4.5L and 6.8L engines use aluminum pistons for high strength and resistance to wear. The large-diameter piston bowl with high-dome design works with the four-valve head to provide greater airflow with less restriction both in and out of the combustion chamber. This greatly improves economy and lowers exhaust emission levels.

Cooled, filtered oil is constantly sprayed on the underside of each piston. The low-friction piston design incorporates an integral directed oil galley, taking full advantage of the oil spray jet to improve piston and ring cooling, extending life.

The oil spray jet provides excellent underside piston dome cooling, as well as lubrication of the piston pin and pin bushing and cylinder wall lubrication. Oil spray nozzles are positioned on support ribs over main bearings to supply cooled and filtered oil to the pistons.

Connecting rods and piston pins

Piston pin features:

Full floating design utilizes all bearing surfaces of the pin for more even load distribution, even wear, and long life.
Large diameter and thick walls ensure maximum rigidity.
Highly polished and hardened surface of pin reduces wear.
Slip fit and retained in pistons by snap rings.

Wrist pin lubrication comes from high-volume piston spray jet.

Cylinder liners

Wet sleeved, flanged cylinder liners are made of compact graphite iron for greater strength and stiffness.

Directed top-liner cooling reduces oil consumption and enhances combustion efficiency by reducing wear in the top ring turnaround area and improving piston ring performance.

Crankshaft

A dynamically balanced crankshaft is constructed of heat-treated, high-carbon forged steel for maximum strength. Journal surfaces are induction hardened for long life.

A flanged-style thrust bearing is used for long life. Main crankshaft bearing caps are machined while fastened to the block to ensure precise crankshaft alignment.

The John Deere exclusive WEAR-GARD™ connecting rod bearing design increases lubricating oil film thickness in the bearing area, where high loads are present. This further improves durability and reliability.

Camshaft

The 6.8L engine uses a camshaft made from 1080 steel to provide the strength and durability required to operate four valves in each cylinder.

Six large camshaft bearing journal diameters are sized to handle the heavy-duty, four-valve head. Two additional camshaft bearings provide added strength and reliability. The camshaft lobe profile design is complemented by the intake and exhaust valve shapes and sizes for power and efficiency.

The initial valve lash adjustment is 2000 hours, then every 2000 hours thereafter.

Four-valve cylinder head

Additional four-valve cylinder head benefits are as follows:

Positions the injector in the center of the piston and combustion chamber for even piston loads and mixing of fuel
Maintains cooler head temperatures through a high rate of airflow
Raises the air-fuel ratio while reducing internal operating temperatures for improved reliability and fuel efficiency
Valves and replaceable valve seat inserts designed to minimize flow restriction (engine uses special powdered metal valve guide inserts with impregnated lubricant for proper seating and to prolong wear)
Offers excellent pull-through characteristics delivered by constant high torque
Allows faster field operating speeds

There is improved lugging ability throughout the entire working range with significant productivity improvements at low engine rpm.

The intake manifold is located above the exhaust manifold.

Location allows intake air to go directly down through the head with minimal turning to aid in engine breathing characteristics.

The engine width is not changed greatly, allowing for a narrow tractor hood and excellent row-crop visibility.

High-pressure common rail fuel injection system and engine control unit (ECU)

Every PowerTech PVX/PSX engine utilizes the high-pressure common rail (HPCR) fuel system to supply fuel to injectors. The high-pressure fuel pump instantly responds to requirements for more or less fuel flow or pressure. The pressure is generated by the gear-driven piston pump. This electronically controlled and high-pressure pump delivers pressure on demand according to the application requirements.

Benefits:

High-pressure common rail delivering exactly the same fuel pressure level at all of the injectors
High responsiveness under all load and speed conditions, which extends the engine working range to lower speeds, delivering more power and productivity in the field at outstanding fuel saving engine speeds
Performance-matched fuel consumption delivering reduced fuel costs per acre

The ECU uses signal inputs from sensors and pre-programmed performance modeling to control critical engine functions such as:

Fuel quantity
Injection timing
Air-to-fuel ratio
Multiple fuel injections
Amount of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
A host of other control parameters to deliver peak fuel economy and engine performance

Each injector is controlled individually by the ECU. The ECU turns the injector on and off during each firing cycle to control the fuel delivery into each cylinder. The ECU can sense engine speed and load changes at a rate of 100 times per second and respond instantly to them. Load and speed sensing allows each cylinder’s fuel delivery rate to be adjusted independently at the individual injector. With each injection cycle, the ECU can make the following adjustments on the go:

Number of injections
Fuel pressure in the common rail
Start of injection
Duration of injection

This management system is connected to the transmission allowing the engine and transmission to respond simultaneously.

Cold-weather and high-altitude compensation are also precisely controlled for quality starts regardless of weather and proper power levels at high elevations.

Injectors

Injectors deliver the same fuel pressure level to cylinders from the high-pressure common rail:

Magnetic valve provides fast and precisely metered fuel injection.
Six-hole nozzles give optimum spray patterns and fine fuel atomization.

Performance-matched fuel consumption delivers reduced fuel costs per acre.

ComfortView™ cab features a modern, automotive-style instrument panel

Steering column control panel

Steering column on 6R Tractor

Dash instrument panel on 6R Tractor

ComfortView cabs feature a modern, automotive-style instrument panel as base equipment. The instrument pod has two large analog dials for engine and tractor speed, as well as two smaller dials that display fuel level and coolant temperature. The steering column and dash are adjustable to suit the operator's needs. The column tilts toward the operator and a lever on the left-hand side allows for the column to telescope out to the desired level.

A dimming mode automatically reduces the brightness of the instrument illumination when the tractor lights are used.

Instrumentation control panel

The instrumentation panel has a row of information and warning lights across the bottom to monitor all important tractor functions. A three-stage warning system first gives information, then gives warnings, and finally, gives a stop alarm to prevent damage from occurring in the event of a component malfunction. An integrated power take-off (PTO) over-speed warning is incorporated into the diagnostics to ensure proper operation.

Dash instrument panel controls

Dash instrument panel controls include:

Left side	Right side
Left-hand reverser	Two-speed and optional intermittent wiper
High-/low-beam switch	Key start/stop
Hazard switch	Road/work lights on/off
Turn signals/horn

Right-hand console controls

ComfortView cab right-hand console w/o CommandArm

ComfortView™ cab available with IVT™

The right-hand control console is angled for operator comfort and ease of operation. The design of the right-hand console is controlled by the type of selective control valves (SCVs) chosen.

Mechanically actuated valves will have traditional lever controls in the cab, while electronically actuated valves will have fingertip paddle pods. Controls for the ComfortView cab are grouped by function on the right-hand console.

The modular console panel provides individual access to hand throttle, transmission controls, MFWD switch (if equipped), hitch command console, load/draft control, SCV, and PTO controls.

The console is also the location of the CommandCenter. The CommandCenter allows the operator to customize important tractor functions and replaces the need for a performance monitor.

The controls layout on the right-hand console will differ according to what transmission the tractor is equipped with.

Operators can easily identify controls by icons located near levers, and each functional area is color-coded.

Functions:

Motion (throttle, transmission) - orange
MFWD and hydraulics (hitch and SCVs) - black
PTO - yellow

DirectDrive

The DirectDrive transmission combines the efficiency benefits of a manual shift transmission with the ease of operation of the IVT™ transmission.

The modular concept, integrated in the frame

The best of both worlds: efficiency and comfort

Efficiency

A unique efficiency is reached by

100 percent mechanical power transfer
Double-clutch technology, unique to agricultural markets
Ranges perfectly fitted to agricultural applications – less need of range shifts
Excellent reduction in engine rpm at 40 km/h

Comfort

An outstanding comfort is achieved by

An operator concept that allows to run similar to an infinitely variable transmission
Auto clutch function when braking
Three set-speeds

The modular concept

DirectDrive transmission integrated into frame

DirectDrive transmission

The DirectDrive transmission consists of the range box (1), the dual-path module (2), the PowrReverser™ (3)

Range box

The range box of the DirectDrive consists of three ranges perfectly suited for agricultural applications.

Range A: 2.7-10.8 km/h (1.66-6.7 mph)
Range B: 5.4-22 km/h (3.35-13.67 mph)
Range C: 13-40 km/h at 1550 rpm (8.1-25 mph)

Changing the range is quick and simple. And due to its adaptation to agricultural applications, hardly ever required in the field. Less range shifting means fewer torque interruptions.

Perfect ranges for all needs (40 km/h version)

^{Perfect ranges for all needs (40 kph version)}

DirectDrive control unit

The DirectDrive control unit consists of the speed control lever that has an ergonomically integrated infinitely adjustable speed wheel. Also integrated are three buttons to set the ranges.

Range buttons
- Quick and precise speed changes with the A, B, B/C- range shift buttons
- Selection depends on the work to be done
  - Range A: Draft work
  - Range B: PTO work
  - Range B/C: Transport (includes automatic range shift from range B to C)
Speed Lever
- Ergonomically integrated speed wheel to infinitely adjust the speed
- Two-function slot to set the eight power shift gears; auto mode and manual mode
- Easily change between modes using only the speed lever, without using the clutch

Manual mode

In this mode, the operator manually changes the gears and decides which gear to select. Push the lever up (+) to select a higher gear and push the lever down (-) to select a lower gear.

Dual-path module

Dual-path module powershift gears

The dual-path module includes the eight powershift gears, available in all three ranges. The powershift gears can change automatically and reduce engine rpm, creating a very efficient drive strategy to save fuel and reduce noise.

The main technical innovation is the use of two clutches in one transmission. This system allows very fast shifting between gears and is highly efficient. The second gear is already lined up, ready to go, and just waiting for the change command to be given.

Left-hand reverser

The durable left-hand reverser features an ergonomically designed lever and knob from which the operator can control three functions with the multifunctional lever.

Park lock - tractor cannot move
Forward/reverse
Neutral

Gear and range views in display

Dashboard display

As with the other transmissions, in the DirectDrive transmission, the selected range and selected powershift gear can be viewed in the dashboard.

Set speed indicated in the dashboard

Similar to the IVT transmission control and display, with the DirectDrive transmission, the tractor has the red lights inside the speed display so the operator can see how fast the tractor will go at full throttle. This is adjusted using the speed wheel on top of the shift control lever.

Cab ComfortView™ Premium Plus - right-hand console

Control unit integrated into CommandARM

The DirectDrive transmission control unit is embedded in the CommandARM™.

Features of the CommandARM

Speed control unit
Electrical throttle
Electrohydraulic selective control valves (SCVs)
iTEC™ switch
AutoTrac™ resume switch
Power take-off (PTO)
Hitch control

Auto mode

DirectDrive speed lever in auto mode

If the lever is put in the right position, the auto mode is selected and the transmission shifts automatically, depending on the engine load and speed.

CommandCenter™ settings - Full auto mode

DirectDrive full auto mode

Full auto mode enables the tractor to make adjustments to the transmission operating mode automatically, based on the engine and transmission speeds and the load on the tractor.

Full auto mode switches between load control and fuel economy mode seamlessly, with no involvement from the operator, as conditions and applications change. Fuel economy mode automatically switches off when the PTO is engaged to provide full PTO power. Operators can set the maximum forward and reverse speeds for the tractor in their particular application.

Custom mode
Custom mode settings
Load anticipation feature
Brake with integrated AutoClutch function

CommandCenter setting - Custom mode

Custom mode settings for DirectDrive

Custom mode allows the operator to customize the DirectDrive settings where full auto mode is not desirable.

Auto shift engine speed droop
If the tractor runs under full load, the gear shifting can get customized with this setting.

A speed droop expressed as percentage of full engine speed can be chosen:
- between 6 percent and 40 percent with PTO off
- between 20 percent and 40 percent with PTO on
ECO engine speed
Running under partial load, this setting allows the operator to adjust the minimum engine rpm
- Automatic lowering of engine rpm, if possible, under partial load to reduce fuel consumption
- Setting between 1800 engine rpm - 1200 engine rpm
- For specific applications (either with PTO or without), engine speed droop can be shut off (ECO off)
- For example, driving with a trailer downhill, engine rpm can be reduced
Load anticipation feature can be enabled for:
- Hitch engagement
- Hydraulic engagement
This feature allows the DirectDrive to predict how much load the engine expects from the activation of the hitch or a particular SCV function.
- John Deere exclusive feature.
- Tractor is able to recognize when the additional power is needed within an application.
- Saves fuel because engine rpm lowers when additional power is no longer needed.

Brake with integrated AutoClutch function

AutoClutch function is integrated – no clutching required

By depressing both brake pedals simultaneously, the tractor decelerates until it comes to a full stop. No clutching is required. After the brakes are released, the tractor will return to the previous speed.

Lighting options provide maximum visibility in every direction

6R lighting up the field

Lights on the 6R Series Tractors have been positioned and designed to provide maximum visibility to the front, sides, and rear of the tractor to increase productivity in any operating condition.

Base lighting

Two HB3 hood road lights – low beam
Two HB3 hood road lights – high beam
Two HB3 front corner hood lights
Two beltline lights
Four amber lights
Four HB3 halogen front-roof-mounted adjustable work lights
Two HB3 halogen rear-roof-mounted adjustable work lights
Two turn lights
Brake lights

Optional lighting

Optional lighting is available to match various applications and ensure maximum around-the-clock productivity. Optional light emitting diode (LED) lighting technology provides extreme brightness and a daylight color output for excellent definition of the field. LED bulbs also have no filament, which increases bulb life by as much as 40 times versus filament-style halogen bulbs.

Premium panorama roof light package

2 LED Front roof mounted adjustable worklights
2 LED Rear roof mounted adjustable worklights
2 HB3 Halogen Side roof mounted fixed worklights
2 HB3 Rear fender mounted adjustable worklights
1 Beacon light (Beacon light not included in Premium panorama roof light package for 6105R, 6115R, and 6125R)

Accent Light, left-hand and right-hand foot step light (Code 8728, available on 6105R, 6115R, and 6125R only)

Beacon Light (Code 8725, available on 6105R, 6115R, and 6125R only)

Lighting packages for 6R Series Tractors

Premium light package:

Two LED front-roof-mounted adjustable work lights
Two HB3 halogen front-roof-mounted adjustable work lights
Two LED rear-roof-mounted adjustable work lights
Two HB3 halogen side-roof-mounted fixed work lights
Two HB3 rear-fender-mounted adjustable work lights
One beacon light (Beacon light not included in Premium light package for 6105R, 6115R, and 6125R)

Deluxe light package:

Two LED front-roof-mounted adjustable work lights
Two HB3 halogen front-roof-mounted adjustable work lights
Two HB3 rear-roof-mounted adjustable work lights
Two HB3 halogen side-roof-mounted fixed work lights
Two HB3 rear-fender-mounted adjustable work lights
One beacon light (Beacon light not included in Deluxe light package for 6105R, 6115R, and 6125R)

Accent Light, left-hand and right-hand foot step light (Code 8728, available on 6105R, 6115R, and 6125R only)

Beacon Light (Code 8725, available on 6105R, 6115R, and 6125R only)

Lighting packages with Panorama roof for 6R Series Tractors

Deluxe panorama roof light package

2 LED Front roof mounted adjustable worklights
2 HB3 Halogen Rear roof mounted adjustable worklights
2 HB3 Halogen Side roof mounted fixed worklights
2 HB3 Rear fender mounted adjustable worklights
1 Beacon light (Beacon light not included in Deluxe panorama roof light package for 6105R, 6115R, and 6125R)

Programmable lighting

CommandCenter™ programmable lights page

The CommandCenter™ allows operators to customize two light settings. Operators can select the lights they need on or want on for a given application and can store these settings. The operator-programmed configurations can then be turned on or off with the push of a button.

Programmable worklights 1
Programmable worklights 2
Road/loader lights
Beacon light
Emergency flashers

Also standard on the 6R Tractors is the battery power-saver feature. When the engine is off and the outside lights have been left on, this feature is designed to avoid battery run-down. After the lights have been left on for 30 minutes and the key is in the off position, the lights will cycle, or blink on and off, five times as an alert. The lights will continue to illuminate for one more minute and then automatically shut off to protect the battery.

Selecting the lighting mode

Lighting mode selector

Operators can quickly select a lighting mode on the steering console. The four settings available are:

Light switch in the off position
Headlights, taillights, and warning lights in the on position
Headlights in the on position
Headlights in the on position and work lights can be switched

Description	John Deere PowerTech PVX
Engine type
Engine family
Rated speed
Aspiration	Single variable geometry turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
Cylinders liners	Wet sleeve
Emission level
After treatment type
Displacement	6 cylinders: 6.8 L 415 cu in.

Rated power	At 2100 rpm: 110 kW 150 engine hp
Rated PTO power (hp SAE)	At 2100 rpm per SAE: 90 kW 120 PTO hp
Power boost
Engine peak torque
PTO torque rise	At 1549 rpm: 51.9 percent
Intelligent Power Management (available in transport and/or mobile PTO applications)
Maximum PTO power
Maximum engine power

Type	Standard: 20-speed AutoQuad PLUS ECO transmission: 40 km/h 25 mph Optional: 16-speed PowrQuad PLUS transmission 20-speed AutoQuad PLUS ECO transmission: 50 km/h 31 mph Johnd Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT): 0.050-42 km/h 0.030-26 mph or John Deere IVT: 0.050-50 km/h 0.030-31 mph
Reverser	Left-hand base
Clutch; wet/dry	Wet
Creeper	Included with IVT

Type	Closed-center, pressure/flow compensated
Pump rated output	Advertised: Standard: 114 L/min 30.1 gpm
Available flow at a single rear SCV
Available flow at front SCVs
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs)
Number of front selective control valves (SCVs)
Joystick SCV control	Mechanical or electronic
SCV control

Hitch draft control load sense type	Electrohydraulic
Remote control valves available	Standard: 3-450 Series Mechanical SCVs Optional: 3-4 electrohydraulic SCVs; 2 or 4 mechanical SCVs
Hitch category (SAE designation)	Category 3/3N
Maximum lift capacity behind lift points
Sensing type	Electronic lower link
Rear axle differential lock
Lift capacity at standard frame

Type	Standard: 35 mm (1.375 in.) 540/1000 reversible shaft Optional: 35 mm (1.375 in.) 540/540E/1000 reversible shaft or 35 mm (1.375 in.) 540E/1000/1000E reversible shaft
Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)	540 at 1987 rpm or 1000 at 2010 rpm
PTO actuation
Ground speed PTO option availability
Multispeed PTO option availability

Front	2WD: 11.00-20 MFWD: 380/85R30
Rear	2WD: 480/80R46 MFWD: 480/80R42
Wheel tread range	2WD: front: 1485-2438 mm 58.5-96 in. rear: 1604-2302 mm 63.1-90.6 in. MFWD: front: 1714-2122 mm 67.5-83.5 in.
Turning radius with brakes
Turning radius without brakes	MFWD: 6.96 m 22.1 ft

Alternator size
Battery options
Total cold cranking amps
Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED)
Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED)
Working lights
dB(A) rating for backup alarm

Rollover protective structure, OOS
Seat
Cab suspension
Instructional seat
Display
Radio
Inner cab volume
dB(A) rating	71.1 dBA
Cab glass area
Front visibility
Safety glass rating

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Features

Speed control

CommandARM™

Left-hand reverser

Electronic hand and foot throttle

Custom mode settings

Full auto mode

Custom mode

Manual mode settings

Forward/Reverse relationship

50 km/h (31 mph)

Brake with integrated AutoClutch function

Creeper mode

Ag Management Solutions (AMS) capabilities

Layout manager

Access manager

Video capability

Display options

TLS Plus with brakes

Superior operator comfort

Reliable and proven engine technology

The full frame concept

Engine block

Directed cooling

Piston and rings

Connecting rods and piston pins

Cylinder liners

Crankshaft

Camshaft

Four-valve cylinder head

High-pressure common rail fuel injection system and engine control unit (ECU)

Injectors

Steering column control panel

Instrumentation control panel

Dash instrument panel controls

Right-hand console controls

The modular concept, integrated in the frame

The modular concept

Perfect ranges for all needs (40 km/h version)

DirectDrive control unit

Dual-path module

Left-hand reverser

Gear and range views in display

Cab ComfortView™ Premium Plus - right-hand console

Auto mode

CommandCenter™ settings - Full auto mode

CommandCenter setting - Custom mode

Brake with integrated AutoClutch function

Base lighting

Optional lighting

Premium panorama roof light package

Lighting packages for 6R Series Tractors

Deluxe light package:

Lighting packages with Panorama roof for 6R Series Tractors

Programmable lighting

Selecting the lighting mode

Specifications

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Engine specifications

Engine performance

Transmission

Hydraulic system

Rear hitch

Drawbar

Rear power take-off (PTO)

Front hitch

Rear axle

Front axle

Tires

Steering

Electrical system

Operator station

Dimensions

Weight

Capacities

Serviceability

Loaders

Precision AG