John Deere
6R 215 Tractors
Utility Tractors
Explore the John Deere 6R 215 tractor with PowerTech engine technology, precision agriculture compatibility, and configurable hydraulic options.
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Model / part number: 08PAL
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs15 specifications
- Engine Make
- John Deere Power Systems
- Engine Model
- PowerTech E Tier III
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 415 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 6.8 L
- Rated Engine Power (Imperial)
- 215 hp
- Rated Engine Power (Metric)
- 158 kW
- Rated Engine Power (Other)
- 215 PS
- Maximum Engine Power (Imperial)
- 237 hp
- Maximum Engine Power (Metric)
- 174 kW
- Maximum Engine Power (Other)
- 237 PS
- Transmission Type
- AutoQuad Plus 20F/20R 2.7 - 40 km/h; AutoQuad Plus Ecoshift 20F/20R 2.9 - 40 km/h; Directdrive 24F/24R 2.7 - 40 km/h; AutoPowr 0.03 - 40 km/h
- Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
- Category 3N/3, Hook end type hitch arms
- Pump Rated Output
- 114/155 l/min
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 18739 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 8500 kg
Engine27 specifications
- Engine Make
- John Deere Power Systems
- Engine Model
- PowerTech E Tier III
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 415 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 6.8 L
- Number of Cylinders
- 6
- Rated Engine Speed
- 2100 rpm
- Rated Engine Power (Imperial)
- 215 hp
- Rated Engine Power (Metric)
- 158 kW
- Rated Engine Power (Other)
- 215 PS
- Rated Engine Power with IPM (Imperial)
- 255 hp
- Rated Engine Power with IPM (Metric)
- 188 kW
- Engine Torque at Rated Speed (Imperial)
- 740.0 lb-ft
- Engine Torque at Rated Speed (Metric)
- 1004 Nm
- Maximum Engine Power (Imperial)
- 237 hp
- Maximum Engine Power (Metric)
- 174 kW
- Maximum Engine Power (Other)
- 237 PS
- Maximum Engine Power with IPM (Imperial)
- 259 hp
- Maximum Engine Power with IPM (Metric)
- 190 kW
- Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628) (Imperial)
- 233 hp
- Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628) (Metric)
- 174 kW
- Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628) (Other)
- 236 PS
- Maximum Engine Torque
- 1007 Nm at 1600 rpm
- Constant Power Range
- 2100 - 1500
- Power Bulge
- 10 %
- Cooling System Type
- Distributed cooling system with temperature controlled viscous fan drive and dedicated fan for charge air cooling
- Air Cleaner Type
- PowerCore G2 Air Filter with pre-cleaning
- Torque Rise
- 40 %
Transmission1 specifications
- Transmission Type
- AutoQuad Plus 20F/20R 2.7 - 40 km/h; AutoQuad Plus Ecoshift 20F/20R 2.9 - 40 km/h; Directdrive 24F/24R 2.7 - 40 km/h; AutoPowr 0.03 - 40 km/h
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO)7 specifications
- Rated PTO Power (Imperial)
- 174 hp
- Rated PTO Power (Metric)
- 130 kW
- Rated PTO Power (Other)
- 176 PS
- Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1.000)
- 1950/1950
- Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/540 E/1.000)
- 1950/1761/1950
- Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540 E/1000/1.000 E)
- 1761/1950/1756
- PTO Clutch
- Wet Clutch
Front PTO2 specifications
- PTO Speed
- 1000
- Engine rpm (at Rated PTO Speeds)
- 1969 rpm
Front Hitch2 specifications
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (Imperial)
- 8818 lb.
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (Metric)
- 4000 kg
Rear Hitch4 specifications
- Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
- Category 3N/3, Hook end type hitch arms
- Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
- 9550 kg / 21050 lb
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
- 8818
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610 mm Behind Hitch Point
- 5450 kg
Drawbar2 specifications
- Drawbar Category
- Cat III with 31 mm pin
- Maximum Vertical Load
- 3000 kg
Hydraulics4 specifications
- Pump Rated Output
- 114/155 l/min
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 205 bar
- Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
- 1/2/3/4/5/6 Hydraulic Selective Control Valves, Rear
- Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
- 3
Front Axle2 specifications
- Front Axle Type
- 4WD Front axle Unsuspended or TLS Plus w/Brakes
- Front Axle Differential Lock
- Self Locking Differential or 100% Differential Lock
Rear Axle2 specifications
- Rear Axle Type
- Flange axle or Rack & Pinion axle
- Rear Differential Lock
- Electro hydraulic with oil cooled clutch
Steering & Brakes2 specifications
- Primary Brakes
- Oil-cooled, self equalizing, self adjusting, hydraulically actuated
- Secondary Brake
- Hydraulically actuated, integrated into primary brake
Tires2 specifications
- Front Tires Size
- 420/85R34
- Rear Tires Size
- 480/80R50
Electrical System4 specifications
- Battery Voltage
- 12 V
- Battery Cold Cranking Amps
- 1230 CCA
- Battery Capacity
- 12 Volt/174 Ah, 2x95 Ah
- Alternator Capacity
- 250 Amps/14.5 Volt
Operator Station9 specifications
- ROPS Type
- Climate Controlled w/RH Console/CommandARM - LH and RH steps
- Db(A) Rating
- 71 dBA
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand
- 7 degree (angle)
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand
- 15 degree (angle)
- Primary Display
- Intregrated Dashboard Display
- Inner Cab Volume (Imperial)
- 117.59 cu ft
- Inner Cab Volume (Metric)
- 3.33 m³
- Cab Glass Area (Imperial)
- 65.77 sq ft
- Cab Glass Area (Metric)
- 6.11 m²
Technology Integration3 specifications
- Guidance
- Base
- Connectivity
- Base
- ISOBUS Ready
- Base
Capacities10 specifications
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- gal.
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 324 L
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 5.3 gal.
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 20.0 L
- Cooling System Capacity (Imperial)
- 7.4 gal.
- Cooling System Capacity (Metric)
- 28 L
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Imperial)
- 19.8, 18.8, 21.4 gal.
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Metric)
- 75, 71, 81 L
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Imperial)
- 6.2 gal.
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Metric)
- 24 L
Dimensions & Weights15 specifications
- Wheelbase (Imperial)
- 110.2 in.
- Wheelbase (Metric)
- 2800 mm
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 18739 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 8500 kg
- Overall Height (Imperial)
- 124.4 in.
- Overall Height (Metric)
- 3160 mm
- Overall Width (Imperial)
- 74.5 in.
- Overall Width (Metric)
- 1892 mm
- Overall Length (Imperial)
- 198.6 in.
- Overall Length (Metric)
- 5045 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 500 mm
- Front Axle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
- 38.2 in.
- Front Axle Ground Clearance (Metric)
- 970 mm
- Maximum Permissible Weight (Imperial)
- 29650 lb.
- Maximum Permissible Weight (Metric)
- 13450 kg
Additional Information1 specifications
- Country of Manufacture
- Germany