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John Deere 6M 185

The John Deere 6M 185 is a utility tractor built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany starting in 2024. It features a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with Tier IV emissions, producing 182.4 hp (136.0 kW) rated power and up to 201.1 hp (150.0 kW) maximum power. The tractor uses an AutoPowr IVT infinitely variable transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has four-wheel drive with planetary final drives and electro-hydraulic differential lock. The cab is standard with air-conditioning and JDLink connectivity. Hydraulics include 0 to 3 rear valves and 2 to 4 mid valves with a pump flow of 30 gpm (113.6 lpm), optional 41 gpm (155.2 lpm). The tractor hitch includes rear III/IIIN type with 7709 lbs lift (optional 8700 lbs) and front IIIN hitch with 7269 lbs lift. PTO is independent rear 540/1000 rpm and optional front 1000 rpm, both with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutches. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 108.8 inches (276 cm), length 186.3 inches (473 cm), width 100.3 inches (254 cm), height 117.3 inches (297 cm), and weight about 17637 lbs (8000 kg). Standard tires are 420/85R28 front and 480/80R42 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with 125 amps alternator, optional 250 amps. Attachments include front-end loaders 640R, 640R MSL, 660R, and 660R MSL with various lift and breakout capacities.
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Power182 hp
Founded2024 -
Model6M 185

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 6M 185

Power

Engine (max):201.1 hp (150.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):146 hp (108.9 kW)
Engine (gross):182.4 hp (136.0 kW)

Tires

Standard tires (ag):Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 480/80R42

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:John Deere PowerTech PVS
Torque:638 lb-ft (865.1 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Emissions:Tier IV
Fuel tank:75.3 gal (285.0 L)
Rated RPM:2100
Torque RPM:1600
Bore/Stroke:4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Displacement:414.2 ci (6.8 L)
Starter volts:12
Exhaust fluid (DEF):6.2 gal (23.5 L)
Rated Power (gross):182.4 hp (136.0 kW)
Maximum Power (gross):201.1 hp (150.0 kW)

Dimensions

Width:100.3 inches (254 cm)
Height:117.3 inches (297 cm)
Length:186.3 inches (473 cm)
Weight:17637 lbs (8000 kg)
Wheelbase:108.8 inches (276 cm)
Shipping weight:17196 lbs (7800 kg)
Clearance (front axle):21.1 inches (53 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:125
Charging system:alternator
Optional charging amps:250

Hydraulics

Pump flow:30 gpm (113.6 lpm)
Mid valves:2 to 4
Rear valves:0 to 3
Optional pump flow:41 gpm (155.2 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:standard with air-conditioning. JDLink
Final drives:planetary
Power steering:Yes
Four-wheel drive:Yes
Differential lock:electro-hydraulic

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Built in:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer:John Deere
Original price:CAD$344,930 in 2025

Attachments

Loaders

640R Loader:{"Dump angle":"59°","Bucket width":"85 inches (215 cm)","Reach (dumped)":"39 inches (99 cm)","Reach (ground)":"111 inches (281 cm)","Rollback angle":"52°","Height (at pin)":"163 inches (414 cm)","Breakout (at pin)":"6204 lbs (2814 kg)","Clearance (level)":"154 inches (391 cm)","Clearance (dumped)":"124 inches (314 cm)","Lift (1.5m at pin)":"5851 lbs (2654 kg)","Lift (full at pin)":"5545 lbs (2515 kg)","Breakout (at 800mm)":"4661 lbs (2114 kg)","Lift (full at 800mm)":"3874 lbs (1757 kg)"}
660R Loader:{"Dump angle":"62°","Bucket width":"85 inches (215 cm)","Reach (dumped)":"43 inches (109 cm)","Reach (ground)":"112 inches (284 cm)","Rollback angle":"48°","Height (at pin)":"175 inches (444 cm)","Breakout (at pin)":"6314 lbs (2864 kg)","Clearance (level)":"165 inches (419 cm)","Clearance (dumped)":"134 inches (340 cm)","Lift (1.5m at pin)":"6171 lbs (2799 kg)","Lift (full at pin)":"5842 lbs (2649 kg)","Breakout (at 800mm)":"4775 lbs (2165 kg)","Lift (full at 800mm)":"4057 lbs (1840 kg)"}
640R MSL Loader:{"Dump angle":"59°","Bucket width":"85 inches (215 cm)","Reach (dumped)":"39 inches (99 cm)","Reach (ground)":"111 inches (281 cm)","Rollback angle":"48°","Height (at pin)":"163 inches (414 cm)","Breakout (at pin)":"6343 lbs (2877 kg)","Clearance (level)":"154 inches (391 cm)","Clearance (dumped)":"124 inches (314 cm)","Lift (1.5m at pin)":"5580 lbs (2531 kg)","Lift (full at pin)":"4808 lbs (2180 kg)","Breakout (at 800mm)":"5538 lbs (2512 kg)","Lift (full at 800mm)":"4826 lbs (2189 kg)"}
660R MSL Loader:{"Dump angle":"61°","Bucket width":"85 inches (215 cm)","Reach (dumped)":"42 inches (106 cm)","Reach (ground)":"112 inches (284 cm)","Rollback angle":"49°","Height (at pin)":"176 inches (447 cm)","Breakout (at pin)":"6887 lbs (3123 kg)","Clearance (level)":"167 inches (424 cm)","Clearance (dumped)":"136 inches (345 cm)","Lift (1.5m at pin)":"6252 lbs (2835 kg)","Lift (full at pin)":"5432 lbs (2463 kg)","Breakout (at 800mm)":"5992 lbs (2717 kg)","Lift (full at 800mm)":"5093 lbs (2310 kg)"}
Overview:front-end loader

Transmission

Type:infinitely variable transmission
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Transmission:AutoPowr IVT

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III/IIIN
Front lift:7269 lbs (3297 kg)
Front Hitch:IIIN
Optional rear lift:8700 lbs (3946 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):7709 lbs (3496 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO:independent
Front PTO:independent (Optional)
Rear PTO Type:540/1000 (1.375)
Front PTO Type:1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM (540):540@1997
Front PTO Clutch:electro-hydraulic wet disc
Engine RPM (1000):1000@2010
Front PTO Engine RPM:1000@1969

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