John Deere
616R Sprayer
Self-Propelled Sprayers
John Deere 616R Sprayer ensures optimal efficiency with Load Command™ for quick fill, ExactApply™ for precision spraying, and robust design for diverse crops. It features belly shields for durability and CommandDrive™ for fuel efficiency and noise reduction.
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Model / part number: 6856N
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs17 specifications
- Rated Engine Power (Metric)
- 279.0 kW
- Rated Engine Power (Imperial)
- 375.0 hp
- Maximum Engine Power (Metric)
- 308.0 kW
- Maximum Engine Power (Imperial)
- 415.0 hp
- Rinse Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 606.0 L
- Rinse Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 160.0 gal.
- Solution System Control
- Automatic Solution Control (ASC) with optional Pressure Recirculation & Product Reclaim and optional ASC Premium with Pressure Recirculation & Product Reclaim
- Boom Length Options
- Steel: 90, 100, or 120 ft (27.4, 30.5, or 36.5 m) / Carbon Fiber: 120 or 132 ft (36.5 or 40 m)
- Boom Material Options
- Steel or carbon fiber
- Suspension
- Dual-strut independent wheel air-ride suspension
- Spray Speed Range (Metric)
- 1 - 40.2 km/h
- Spray Speed Range (Imperial)
- 0 - 25 mph
- Maximum Transport Speed
- 56.3 km/h / 35 mph
- Crop Clearance (Metric)
- 147.3 cm
- Crop Clearance (Imperial)
- 58.0 in.
- Crop Clearance (Standard) (Metric)
- 147 cm
- Crop Clearance (Standard) (Imperial)
- 58 in.
Engine10 specifications
- Engine Make
- John Deere
- Engine Model
- Tier IV/ Stage V
- Emissions Certifications
- Final Tier 4 (FT4)
- Rated Engine Power (Metric)
- 279.0 kW
- Rated Engine Power (Imperial)
- 375.0 hp
- Maximum Engine Power (Metric)
- 308.0 kW
- Maximum Engine Power (Imperial)
- 415.0 hp
- Number of Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement (Metric)
- 9.0 L
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 549.0 cu in.
Solution System20 specifications
- Solution Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 6056.0 L
- Solution Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 1600.0 gal.
- Solution Tank Material
- Stainless steel
- Split Tank Option
- Tank 1: 600 gal. (2,271L); Tank 2: 1,000 gal. (3,785 L)
- Rinse Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 606.0 L
- Rinse Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 160.0 gal.
- Quick Fill Size (Metric)
- 7.6 cm
- Quick Fill Size (Imperial)
- 3.0 in.
- Rate Control Make
- John Deere Section Control (optional)
- Solution System Control
- Automatic Solution Control (ASC) with optional Pressure Recirculation & Product Reclaim and optional ASC Premium with Pressure Recirculation & Product Reclaim
- Fill Location
- Side fill, front fill (optional)
- Chemical Eductor Material
- Stainless steel
- Chemical Eductor Capacity (Size) (Metric)
- 31.0 L
- Chemical Eductor Capacity (Size) (Imperial)
- 8.5 gal.
- Suction Strainer
- 20 mesh
- Pressure Strainer
- 50 mesh
- Boom Strainer
- 80 mesh
- See & Spray Gen 2 (Imperial)
- 90, 100, 120, 132 ft
- See & Spray Gen 2 (Metric)
- 27.4, 30.5, 36.6, 40.2 m
- Chemical Injection Method
- Raven Direct Injection System
Boom7 specifications
- Boom Length Options
- Steel: 90, 100, or 120 ft (27.4, 30.5, or 36.5 m) / Carbon Fiber: 120 or 132 ft (36.5 or 40 m)
- Boom Height Control
- BoomTrac Pro 2 - five sensor (optional)
- Sprayline Material
- Stainless or polypropylene
- Boom Material Options
- Steel or carbon fiber
- Boom Height Range (Metric)
- 50 - 245 cm
- Boom Height Range (Imperial)
- 19.6 - 96.5 in.
- Boom Sections
- 15 sections (nozzle control), 13 sections with boom length: 132 ft (40.2 m), 11 sections with boom length: 120 ft (36.6 m), 9 sections with boom length: 100 ft (30.5 m), 7 sections with boom length: 90 ft (27.4 m)
Machine Configuration1 specifications
- Drive Type
- CommandDrive™ - Hydrostatic full-time four-wheel drive (4WD)
Chassis6 specifications
- Dry Compatible
- Yes: 200 or 300 cu ft (5.7 or 8.5 m³)
- Dry Compatible Size (Metric)
- 5.7 / 8.5 m³
- Dry Compatible Size (Imperial)
- 200 / 300 cu ft
- Suspension
- Dual-strut independent wheel air-ride suspension
- Ladder Raise/Lower
- Hydraulic
- Tread Adjust
- Hydraulic
Transmission5 specifications
- Transmission Type
- Hydrostatic, Full-time four-wheel drive (4WD)
- Shifting
- Infinitely Variable – Operator Programmable
- Spray Speed Range (Metric)
- 1 - 40.2 km/h
- Spray Speed Range (Imperial)
- 0 - 25 mph
- Maximum Transport Speed
- 56.3 km/h / 35 mph
Steering & Brakes2 specifications
- Parking Brake
- Spring-engaged, hydraulically disengaged wet disk pack
- Primary Brakes
- Hydrostatic
Tires4 specifications
- Front Tires Size
- 380/105 R50, 420/95 R50, or 480/80 R50
- Rear Tires Size
- 380/105 R50, 420/95 R50, or 480/80 R50
- Flotation Tires
- 620/70 R46 or 800/55 R46
- Wheel Tread Range
- 305 to 406.4 cm / 120 to 160 in
Capacities6 specifications
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 565.0 L
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 149.2 gal.
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 29.5 L
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 7.8 gal.
- Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity (Metric)
- 98.4 L
- Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity (Imperial)
- 26.0 gal.
Dimensions & Weights9 specifications
- Crop Clearance (Metric)
- 147.3 cm
- Crop Clearance (Imperial)
- 58.0 in.
- Crop Clearance (Standard) (Metric)
- 147 cm
- Crop Clearance (Standard) (Imperial)
- 58 in.
- Wheelbase (Metric)
- 430.0 cm
- Wheelbase (Imperial)
- 169.3 in.
- Turning Radius
- 9.2 m / 30.2 ft
- Total Weight With 36 m Steel Boom (Empty Solution Tank)
- 17225.0 kg
- Total Weight With 120 ft Steel Boom (Empty Solution Tank)
- 37974.0 lb.
Miscellaneous1 specifications
- Foam Marker Capacity
- Injection foamer
Additional Information1 specifications
- Date Collected
- 2026-08-24