John Deere
6M 125 Cab Tractors
Utility Tractors
Explore the John Deere 6M 125 tractor with PowerTech engine, transmission choices, IPM, and configurable operator features.
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Model / part number: 6042L
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs12 specifications
- Engine Model
- John Deere PowerTech™ EWL
- Engine Family
- SJDXL04.5317
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 275 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 4.5 L
- Rated Engine Power (Imperial)
- 123 hp
- Rated Engine Power (Metric)
- 92 kW
- Rated Engine Power (Other)
- 125 PS
- Maximum Engine Power (Imperial)
- 136 hp
- Maximum Engine Power (Metric)
- 101 kW
- Maximum Engine Power (Other)
- 137 PS
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 13779 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 6250 kg
Machine Configuration2 specifications
- Wheel or Track Configuration
- Wheel
- Drive Type
- 4WD
Engine26 specifications
- Engine Model
- John Deere PowerTech™ EWL
- Engine Family
- SJDXL04.5317
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 275 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 4.5 L
- Number of Cylinders
- 4
- Rated Engine Speed
- 2100 rpm
- Rated Engine Power (Imperial)
- 123 hp
- Rated Engine Power (Metric)
- 92 kW
- Rated Engine Power (Other)
- 125 PS
- Rated Engine Power with IPM (Imperial)
- 136 hp
- Rated Engine Power with IPM (Metric)
- 101 kW
- Rated Engine Power with IPM (Other)
- 138 PS
- Engine Torque at Rated Speed
- 445 Nm
- Maximum Engine Speed
- 1900 rpm
- Maximum Engine Power (Imperial)
- 136 hp
- Maximum Engine Power (Metric)
- 101 kW
- Maximum Engine Power (Other)
- 137 PS
- Maximum Engine Power with IPM (Imperial)
- 148 hp
- Maximum Engine Power with IPM (Metric)
- 110 kW
- Maximum Engine Power with IPM (Other)
- 150 PS
- Constant Power Range
- 1,550 - 2,100 rpm
- Power Bulge
- 10 %
- Bore and Stroke (Imperial)
- 4.2 x 5.0 in.
- Bore and Stroke (Metric)
- 106.5 x 127 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Torque Rise
- 40 %
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO)7 specifications
- Rated PTO Power (Imperial)
- 97 hp
- Rated PTO Power (Metric)
- 73 kW
- Rated PTO Power (Other)
- 99 PS
- Rated PTO Power with IPM (Imperial)
- 116 hp
- Rated PTO Power with IPM (Metric)
- 86 kW
- Rated PTO Power with IPM (Other)
- 117 PS
- Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1.000)
- 1977 / 1972
Front PTO5 specifications
- PTO Speed
- 1000
- Engine rpm (at Rated PTO Speeds)
- 1969 rpm
- Maximum PTO Power (Imperial)
- 88 hp
- Maximum PTO Power (Metric)
- 66 kW
- Maximum PTO Power (Other)
- 90 PS
Front Hitch4 specifications
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (Imperial)
- 7275 lb.
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (Metric)
- 3300 kg
- Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points (Imperial)
- 9700 lb.
- Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points (Metric)
- 4400 kg
Rear Hitch5 specifications
- Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
- Standard: 4,350 kg 9,590 lb Optional: 5,700 kg 12,560 lb
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
- 2750 kg (6057 lb) / 3600 kg (7930 lb)
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range Directly at Coupling Points
- Standard: 3,150 kg 6,940 lb Optional: 4,100 kg 9,030 lb
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610 mm Behind Hitch Point
- Standard: 2,750 kg 6,060 lb Optional: 3,600 kg 7,930 lb
- Sensing Type
- Electronic at lower link
Hydraulics4 specifications
- Maximum Operating Pressure (Imperial)
- 2973 psi
- Maximum Operating Pressure (Metric)
- 205 bar
- Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
- 3
- SCV Control
- Hydrostatic
Rear Axle1 specifications
- Rear Differential Lock
- Electrohydraulically with oil-cooled clutch
Electrical System4 specifications
- Battery Voltage
- 12 V
- Electrical System Voltage
- 12 V
- Battery Cold Cranking Amps
- 1150 CCA
- Battery Capacity
- 154 Ah/174 Ah
Operator Station8 specifications
- Db(A) Rating
- 70 dBA
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand
- 7 degree (angle)
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand
- 15 degree (angle)
- Primary Display
- Cornerpost display (right-hand A-post) Functionality: Performance monitor and individual settings Optional: Commandcenter™ display Functionality: Machine controls
- Inner Cab Volume (Imperial)
- 106.0 cu ft
- Inner Cab Volume (Metric)
- 3.0 m³
- Cab Glass Area (Imperial)
- 52.2 sq ft
- Cab Glass Area (Metric)
- 4.85 m²
Technology Integration1 specifications
- Guidance
- Optional: AutoTrac™ with Universal/CommandCenter™ display
Capacities10 specifications
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- gal.
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Metric)
- L
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 5.0 gal.
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 19.0 L
- Cooling System Capacity (Imperial)
- 5.3 gal.
- Cooling System Capacity (Metric)
- 20 L
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Imperial)
- 15.9 gal.
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Metric)
- 60 L
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Imperial)
- 4.5 gal.
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Metric)
- 17.1 L
Dimensions & Weights16 specifications
- Wheelbase (Imperial)
- 94.5 in.
- Wheelbase (Metric)
- 2400 mm
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 13779 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 6250 kg
- Overall Height (Imperial)
- 110.2 in.
- Overall Height (Metric)
- 2800 mm
- Transport Height (Imperial)
- 110.2 in.
- Transport Height (Metric)
- 2800 mm
- Overall Width (Imperial)
- 96.8 in.
- Overall Width (Metric)
- 2460 mm
- Overall Length (Imperial)
- 168.9 in.
- Overall Length (Metric)
- 4290 mm
- Front Axle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
- 18.2 in.
- Front Axle Ground Clearance (Metric)
- 462 mm
- Maximum Permissible Weight (Imperial)
- 20944 lb.
- Maximum Permissible Weight (Metric)
- 9500 kg
Additional Information1 specifications
- Country of Manufacture
- Germany