John Deere

John Deere 6500L

The John Deere 6500L is an orchard/vineyard tractor produced from 1994 to 1998. It features a John Deere 4045 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 114 hp (85.0 kW). The tractor offers 16- or 28-speed partial power shift transmissions under the PowrQuad and PowrQuad Creeper models. It is built in Mannheim, Germany, and designed for specialized orchard and vineyard applications with two- or four-wheel drive options and differential hydraulic wet disc brakes. The 6500L has a wheelbase of 94.5 inches (240 cm), weighs between 7740 and 8379 pounds depending on configuration, and includes a rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. Its hydraulic system is closed center pressure flow compensated with capacities varying by transmission type. The tractor is equipped with a rear Type II hitch with a lift capacity of 5915 lbs (2683 kg).

Power114 hp

Founded1994 - 1998

Model6500L

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 6500L

Power

Engine power	114 hp (85.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	95 hp (70.8 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Model	John Deere 4045
Power	114 hp (85.0 kW)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Rated RPM	2300
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Displacement	276 ci (4.5 L)
Oil capacity	12.7 qts (12.0 L)
Starter power	4.2 hp (3.1 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	11.6 qts (11.0 L)
Compression ratio	17.8:1

Capacity

Fuel	30 gal (113.6 L)
Front axle	6.8 qts (6.4 L)
Front hubs	3.6 qts (3.4 L)
Hydraulic system	13.7 gal (SynchroPlus) (51.9 L), 12.9 gal (PowrQuad) (48.8 L)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	110, Optional 154
Battery CCA	780
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	55
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	closed center pressure flow compensated
Valves	2
Capacity	13.7 gal (SynchroPlus) (51.9 L), 12.9 gal (PowrQuad) (48.8 L)
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow	18.9 gpm (71.5 lpm), Optional 25.4 gpm (96.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Production

Type	Orchard/Vineyard tractor
Built in	Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Years produced	1994 - 1998

Transmission

Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and reverse (PowrQuad), 28 forward and reverse (PowrQuad Creeper)
Options	16-speed partial power shift, 28-speed partial power shift
Features	Four power shift gears in four ranges. Optional left-hand reverser allows clutchless shuttle shifting.
Oil capacity	54.8 qts (51.9 L)
Transmission	John Deere PowrQuad, John Deere PowrQuad Creeper

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	II
Rear lift capacity	5915 lbs (2683 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Length	162.7 inches (413 cm)
Rear tire	18.4-26
Wheelbase	94.5 inches (240 cm)
Front tire	27/9.5-15 (2WD), 10.5/80-15 (4WD)
Height (cab)	96.1 inches (244 cm)
Ground clearance	15.4 inches (39 cm)
2WD Shipping weight	7740 lbs (3510 kg)
4WD Shipping weight	8379 lbs (3800 kg)