John Deere

John Deere 6120

The John Deere 6120 is a utility tractor produced from 2002 to 2007. It features an 80 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine with a 4.5 L displacement. The tractor was built in Mannheim, Germany, and offered various transmission options including fully synchronized, power shuttle, and partial power shift types. It has a 4x2 or optional 4x4 drive, hydrostatic power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The 6120 has a wheelbase of 94.5 inches and weighs approximately 9,350 lbs. It includes a rear PTO with independent operation and optional front PTO. The tractor is equipped with a pressure flow compensated hydraulic system with 4 valves and a 25 gpm pump flow. It was available in utility and low-profile chassis variants.

Power80 hp

Founded2002 - 2007

Model6120

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 6120

Power

Engine power	80 hp (59.7 kW)
PTO (tested)	72.3 hp (53.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	65 hp (48.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	53.5 hp (39.9 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	John Deere PowerTech 4045TL070 / 4045TL271
Power	80 hp (59.7 kW)
Torque	195 lb-ft (264.4 Nm) / 256 lb-ft (347.1 Nm)
Idle RPM	875-2510 (4045TL070) / 845-2465 (4045TL271)
Emissions	Tier I / Tier II
Fuel tank	30.1 gal (113.9 L)
Rated RPM	2300
Torque RPM	1500
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Displacement	276 ci (4.5 L)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Operating RPM	1000-2300
Starter power	4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	14.4 qts (13.6 L)
Engine oil capacity	16.8 qts (15.9 L)
Oil change interval	500 h
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (0.457 mm)

Variants

6120	utility chassis
6120L	low-profile chassis

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging volts	14
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	pressue flow compensated
Valves	4
Pump flow	25 gpm (94.6 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post ROPS. ConfortGard Cab optional.
Drive	4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering	hydrostatic power

Production

Type	Utility tractor
Built in	Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price	$36,000 (2007)
Years produced	2002 - 2007

Transmission

Options	12-speed fully synchronized, 16-speed power shuttle, 16-speed partial power shift, 24-speed partial power shift
John Deere PowrQuad	Typepartial power shift Gears16 forward and reverse Clutchwet disc Oil typeJD HyGard DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with reverser lever. Clutchless power shift between gears (1-4) and direction changes (power shuttle). Range shifts (A-D) are synchronized, and may be shifted while the tractor is moving by using the clutch. Optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds for 28 forward and reverse. The PowrQuad uses a gear-shift lever while the PowrQuad Plus (cab tractors only) offers push-button gear shifting. Oil capacity51.8 qts (49.0 L)
John Deere SyncroPlus	Typefully synchronized Gears12 forward and 4 reverse Clutchwet disc Oil typeJD HyGard DescriptionThree gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). Directional, gear, and range changes are synchronized and may be shifting while moving by using the clutch. Optional creeper adds an additional nine forward and three reverse speeds for a total of 21-forward and 7-reverse. Oil capacity55 qts (52.1 L)
John Deere PowrQuad Plus	Typepartial power shift Gears24 forward and reverse Clutchwet disc Oil typeJD HyGard DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch. Oil capacity52.8 qts (50.0 L)
John Deere SyncroPlus Power Reverser	Typepower shuttle Gears16 forward and reverse Clutchwet disc Oil typeJD HyGard DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser. Gear and range shifts are synchronized. Power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Only available on open-station (ROPS) equipped tractors. Oil capacity55 qts (52.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	II
Rear lift capacity	4745 lbs (2152 kg)

Serial Numbers

Location	Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's main frame.

Dimensions & Tires

Height	98.3 inches (249 cm)
Length	162.7 inches (413 cm)
Min Width	61.8 inches (156 cm)
Wheelbase	94.5 inches (240 cm)
Rear tread	63.1 to 95.1 inches (160 to 241 cm)
Front tread	58.7 to 101.7 inches (149 to 258 cm) (2WD), 59.7 to 79.4 inches (151 to 201 cm) (4WD)
Operating weight	9,350 lbs (4WD cab) (4241 kg)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD), Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)
Clearance (front axle)	23.1 inches (2WD) (58 cm), 19.3 inches (4WD) (49 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO	independent
Front PTO	optional
Engine RPM	540@2124, 540@2143 (reversible), 1000@2208
Rear PTO Type	540, 540/1000
Front PTO Type	1000
Front PTO Engine RPM	1000@2185