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Years in Production / 1994–1998

John Deere

6500L

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 6500L.

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114hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1994–1998

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

6500L / 01

At a glance

Overview

1994 - 1998

Orchard/Vineyard tractor

Production

Orchard/Vineyard tractor

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Capacity

Fuel
30 gal113.6 L
Hydraulic System
13.7 gal (SynchroPlus)51.9 L
Hydraulic System
12.9 gal (PowrQuad)48.8 L
Front Axle
6.8 qts6.4 L
Front Hubs
3.6 qts3.4 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center pressure flow compensated
Capacity
13.7 gal (SynchroPlus)51.9 L
Capacity
12.9 gal (PowrQuad)48.8 L
Pressure
2900 psi200.0 bar
Valves
2
Total Flow
18.9 gpm71.5 lpm
Total Flow
25.4 gpmOptOptional96.1 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift
5915 lbs2683 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
55
Battery Cca
780
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
110
Battery Ah
154 OptOptional

6500L / 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
Power
114 hp85.0 kW
Compression Ratio
17.8:1
Rated Rpm
2300
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
4.2 hp3.1 kW
Oil Capacity
12.7 qts12.0 L
Coolant Capacity
11.6 qts11.0 L
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel

6500L / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four power shift gears in four ranges. Optional left-hand reverser allows clutchless shuttle shifting.

Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity
54.8 qts51.9 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad Creeper
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
28 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity
54.8 qts51.9 L

Transmission Options

16-speed partial power shift

28-speed partial power shift

6500L / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
162.7 in413 cm
Height (cab)
96.1 in244 cm
Wheelbase
94.5 in240 cm
Ground clearance
15.4 in39 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
94.5 inches240 cm
Weight
7740 to 8379 pounds
Front Tire
27/9.5-15
Rear Tire
18.4-26

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
27/9.5-152WD
Front Ag
10.5/80-154WD
Rear Ag
18.4-26

See it in action

Videos

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