John Deere

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.

Power182 hp

Founded2024 -

Model6M 185

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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

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