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6M 165
John Deere 6M 165 tractor studio view showing premium cab and heavy‑duty agricultural wheels
John Deere tractor ploughing soil with a blue reversible plough on a harvested field
John Deere tractor loading a green trailer with a telehandler during field operations
John Deere tractor pulling a blue precision seeder along a farm track beside crops
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John Deere 6M 165 tractor studio view showing premium cab and heavy‑duty agricultural wheels
John Deere tractor ploughing soil with a blue reversible plough on a harvested field
John Deere tractor loading a green trailer with a telehandler during field operations
John Deere tractor pulling a blue precision seeder along a farm track beside crops

John Deere 6M 165 Tractor available through IPSO

Overview:

  • 192 hp (141 kW) max power (ECE-R120) with IPM
  • 6.8-litre engine with 6 cylinders
  • 7.8 tonnes average weight and 2,765 mm wheelbase
  • PowrQuad™ Plus, AutoQuad™ Plus, e19™ or AutoPowr™ Transmission

Smartly sized and built strong, the John Deere 6M 165 offers seamless e19™ shifting, 6-cylinder power, and transport efficiency. It’s the perfect fit for mixed farming and contracting operations that demand more.

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Why 6M 165?

6-Cylinder Power

Experience the strength of a 6-cylinder engine delivering up to 213 hp with Intelligent Power Management in the largest 6M Mid Frame model, all in a compact format. Perfect for fieldwork and transport, the 6M Mid Frame combines big tractor muscle with agility for smaller operations.

John Deere 6M Series tractor working a ploughed field with a rear-mounted tillage implement under cloudy skies.

e19™ Transmission

Enjoy 19 full PowerShift™ gears with skip and scroll shifting for seamless performance. The e19™ transmission ensures 100% mechanical efficiency and intuitive control with intelligent engine-transmission management – not just automated gear changes – giving you precision and productivity for demanding field and transport tasks.

Cutaway illustration of the John Deere 6M Series transmission showing internal gears and drivetrain components.

Comfort Meets Control

Compact CommandARM™, G5 CommandCenter™, and CommandX™ Plus deliver 6R-level comfort with simplified operation. These features make long days in the cab easier, boosting productivity and reducing operator fatigue across all jobs.

John Deere tractor cab interior with steering wheel, digital control displays, and field view through the windscreen during farm work.

Technical Specifications

Key Features
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 114 L/min 30 gpm Optional: 155 L/min 41 gpm
Engine Model
John Deere PowerTech™ PVS
Displacement
418 see you in
Rated Engine Power
163 hp
Rated Engine Power
165 PS
Maximum Engine Power
134 kW
Base Machine Weight
17637 lb
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
Category 3/3N
Engine Make
John Deere
Engine Family
SJDXL04.5317
Displacement
6.8 L
Rated Engine Power
121 kW
Maximum Engine Power
179 hp
Maximum Engine Power
182 PS
Base Machine Weight
8000 kg
Transmission Type
Standard: John Deere 20-speed PowrQuad Plus 40 km/h Optional: John Deere 16-speed PowrQuad Plus 30 km/h John Deere 20-speed AutoQuad Plus 40 km/h & 50 km/h John Deere e19™ PowerShift 40 km/h & 50 km/h AutoPowr™/IVT™ 40 km/h & 50 km/h
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO) (11) ▾
Rated PTO Power
125 hp
Rated PTO Power
127 PS
Rated PTO Power with IPM
102 kW
Economy PTO Speeds
540 rpm
Engagement Method
electrohydraulic switch
Number of Splines
6 and 21
Rated PTO Power
89 kW
Rated PTO Power with IPM
144 hp
Rated PTO Power with IPM
146 PS
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1,000)
1977 / 1972
PTO Clutch
Multi-disk
Hydraulics (7) ▾
Hydraulic System Type
Closed-Centre System with Low Stand-By Pressure and Load-Sensing Control
Maximum Operating Pressure
2973 PSI
Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
4
SCV Control
Hydrostatic
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 114 L/min 30 gpm Optional: 155 L/min 41 gpm
Maximum Operating Pressure
205 bar
Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
3
Engine (37) ▾
Engine Make
John Deere
Engine Family
SJDXL04.5317
Displacement
418 see you in
Aspiration
Turbocharged, variable geometry turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
Cylinder Liners
Wet-liner
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)
20
Rated Engine Power
163 hp
Rated Engine Power
165 PS
Rated Engine Power with IPM
121 kW
Engine Torque at Rated Speed
445 Nothing much
Maximum Engine Power
179 hp
Maximum Engine Power
182 PS
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
130 kW
Maximum Engine Torque
773 Nm 570 lb-ft
Power Bulge
10 %
Bore and Stroke
106.5 x 127 mm
Lubrication
Pressure lubrication / greased outer axle bearing
Fuel type
ultra-low sulphur diesel
Torque Rise
40 %
Engine Model
John Deere PowerTech™ PVS
Emissions Certifications
Final Tier 4
Displacement
6.8 L
Number of Cylinders
6
Aftertreatment Type
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) with Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) using DEF
Rated Engine Speed
2100 rpm
Rated Engine Power
121 kW
Rated Engine Power with IPM
179 hp
Rated Engine Power with IPM
182 PS
Maximum Engine Speed
1900 rpm
Maximum Engine Power
134 kW
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
189 hp
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
192 PS
Constant Power Range
1,550 - 2,100 rpm
Bore and Stroke
4.2 x 5.0 in
Compression Ratio
16.7:1
Cooling System Type
Liquid
Air Filter Type
PowerCore ® G2 Air Filter with pre-cleaning
Operator Station (13) ▾
Gearshift Location
Standard: Right Hand Console Optional: CommandArm
Seat Suspension
suspension with automatic weight adjustment
Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand
15 degree
Instructional Seat
Yes
Radio
Standard
Cabin volume
3 m³
Cab Glass Area
4.85 m²
dB(A) Rating
70 dBA
Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand
7 degree
Cab Suspension
Yes
Primary Display
Cornerpost display (right-hand A-post) Functionality: Performance monitor and individual settings Optional: CommandCenter™ display Functionality: Machine controls
Cabin volume
106 cu ft
Cab Glass Area
52.2 sq ft
Dimensions & Weights (16) ▾
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Base Machine Weight
17637 lb
Overall Height
117.3 in
Transport Height
117.3 in
Overall Width
100.3 in
Overall Length
186.3 in
Front Axle Ground Clearance
21.1 in
Maximum Permissible Weight
20944 lb
Wheelbase
2580 mm
Base Machine Weight
8000 kg
Overall Height
2840 mm
Transport Height
2840 mm
Overall Width
2460 mm
Overall Length
4470 mm
Front Axle Ground Clearance
462 mm
Maximum Permissible Weight
9500 kg
Electrical System (7) ▾
Battery Voltage
12 V
Battery Cold Cranking Amps
1150 CCA
Alternator output
125 A / 250 A
Driving Lights
No
Electrical System Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
154 Ah/174 Ah
Working Lights
Yes
Rear Hitch (7) ▾
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
Category 3/3N
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range Directly at Coupling Points
Standard: 4,000 kg 8,810 lb Optional: 4,500 kg 9,920 lb
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point
Standard: 3,500 kg 7,710 lb Optional: 3,950 kg 8,700 lb
Draft Control Sensing
Electronic Stepper Motor
Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
Standard: 6,800 kg 14,990 lb Optional: 7,650 kg 16,860 lb
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
2750 kg (6057 lb) / 3600 kg (7930 lb)
Sensing Type
Electronics at the lower link
Transmission (6) ▾
Transmission Type
Standard: John Deere 20-speed PowrQuad Plus 40 km/h Optional: John Deere 16-speed PowrQuad Plus 30 km/h John Deere 20-speed AutoQuad Plus 40 km/h & 50 km/h John Deere e19™ PowerShift 40 km/h & 50 km/h AutoPowr™/IVT™ 40 km/h & 50 km/h
Minimum Speed Forward
0.03 km/h 0.02 mph
Reverser
Electronic left-hand reverser
Maximum Speed Forward
50 km/h 31 mph
Creeper
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Steering & Brakes (5) ▾
Steering Type
Dynamic Load Sensing, Hydrostatic, Flow Metering
Secondary Brake
Lever on the right-hand side of the console, hydraulically operated, integrated into the rear axle service brake
Handbrake
Integrated parking brake
Primary Brakes
Oil-cooled, self-equalising, self-adjusting, hydraulically actuated
Trailer Brakes
Optional: Air and/or hydraulic
Front Hitch (7) ▾
Front Hitch Category
3N
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
3300 kg
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points
4400 kg
Electric Power
ISOBUS Connector
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
7275 lb
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points
9700 lb
Number of Front Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
1
Capacities (10) ▾
Fuel Tank Capacity
46.2 lass
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity
4.2 lass
Cooling System Capacity
7.2 lass
Transmission - Hydraulic System
16.4 lass
Crankcase oil capacity
6.2 lass
Fuel Tank Capacity
175 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity
13.5 L
Cooling System Capacity
22 L
Transmission - Hydraulic System
60 L
Crankcase oil capacity
17.1 L
Drawbar (2) ▾
Drawbar Category
Category 3
Maximum Vertical Load
2000
Technology Integration (6) ▾
Guidance
Optional: AutoTrac™ with Universal/CommandCentre™ display
Receiver
Universal StarFire™ 7500
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Secondary Display
10.1 / 12.8 inch Command Centre Display
Connectivity
JDLink™ Modem
ISOBUS Ready
Yes
Additional Information (2) ▾
Country of manufacture
Germany
Date Collected
20 Apr 2026
Machine Configuration (2) ▾
Wheel or Track Configuration
Wheel
Drive Type
4WD
Tyres (2) ▾
Front Tyre Size
380/85R24
Rear Tyre Size
460/85R34
Front PTO (7) ▾
PTO speed
1000
Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)
1969 rpm
Maximum PTO Power
66 kW
Front Number of Splines
21
Front PTO Rotation
clockwise rotation (viewed in direction of travel)
Maximum PTO Power
88 hp
Maximum PTO Power
90 PS
Rear Axle (4) ▾
Rear Axle Type
internal planetary three-pinion
Differential Controls
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Electrohydraulically with oil-cooled clutch
Final Drive
Three-stage planetary gear reduction
Front Axle (2) ▾
Front Axle Type
Standard: Mechanical Front Wheel Drive axle Optional: Triple Link Suspension (TLS™)
Front Axle Differential Lock
Yes

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