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Years in Production / 1998–2002

John Deere

6405

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 6405.

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94hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1998–2002

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

6405 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1998 - 2002

Advantage Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Original price was $35,000 in 1999

The 6405 was one of the Advantage Series tractors designed to provide an economical alternative to the full-features on the TEN series tractors. Transmission options, hydraulics, and the cab were the major differences between the two models.

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post folding ROPS. Advantage Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics

Type
constant-flow load-sensing
Pressure
2500 psi172.4 bar
Valves
2 to 4
Total Flow
17.5 gpm66.2 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position control with optional draft control
Rear Lift
5028 lbs2280 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2143
Engine Rpm
1000@2208

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
90
Battery Cca
830
Battery Volts
12

6405 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere 4045

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
276 ci4.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
Air Cleaner
dry dual element
Compression Ratio
17.8:1
Rated Rpm
2300
Idle Rpm
875-2510
Operating Rpm
1000-2300
Torque
319 lb-ft432.6 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
4.0 hp3.0 kW
Oil Capacity
12.7 qts12.0 L
Rops Coolant Capacity
11.6 qts11.0 L
Cab Coolant Capacity
14.3 qts13.5 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
43.6 gal165.0 L
Fuel Tank
30.7 gal (High Clearance)116.2 L

6405 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with four ranges (A-D).

Transmission
John Deere SyncroVantage
Transmission Type
fully synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity
54.8 qts51.9 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Power shuttle allows direction changes without using the clutch.

Transmission
John Deere SyncroVantage Power Reverser
Transmission Type
power shuttle
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity
54.8 qts51.9 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Transmission Options

12-speed fully synchronized

16-speed power shuttle

6405 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
94.5 inches240 cm
Weight
7695 to 8987 pounds
Front Tire
10.00-16
Rear Tire
18.4-342WD

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-342WD
Standard Tires Ag
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-344WD
Standard Tires Ag
Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-46 (High Clearance)

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 6405 videos from their original YouTube creators.

2001 John Deere 6405 Tractor with 640 John Deere Loader

Video by Great West Auctions

Watch on YouTube ↗