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6R 185
Green John Deere agricultural tractor with deep‑tread tyres, front hitch, and cab lighting on a white background.
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John Deere tractor pulling a seed drill across a prepared field, sowing crops at speed with high traction tyres.
John Deere tractor cab interior with CommandARM controls and touchscreen display showing machine settings.
John Deere 6R tractor shown in full side profile, highlighting cab interior, large rear tyre and front hitch in a studio setting.
A John Deere tractor pulling a heavy trailer through shallow water and sand, demonstrating traction and stability on rough terrain
John Deere tractor cab interior with premium seat, touchscreen display and CommandARM controls in a clean studio view.
6R 185 Tractor and C441R Baler side view in field
John Deere tractor operating front and rear mowers, cutting tall grass in a field under a bright sky during forage work.
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Green John Deere agricultural tractor with deep‑tread tyres, front hitch, and cab lighting on a white background.
A John Deere tractor towing a large red trailer at speed along a country road, with motion blur around the edges of the wildflowers.
John Deere tractor pulling a seed drill across a prepared field, sowing crops at speed with high traction tyres.
John Deere tractor cab interior with CommandARM controls and touchscreen display showing machine settings.
John Deere 6R tractor shown in full side profile, highlighting cab interior, large rear tyre and front hitch in a studio setting.
A John Deere tractor pulling a heavy trailer through shallow water and sand, demonstrating traction and stability on rough terrain
John Deere tractor cab interior with premium seat, touchscreen display and CommandARM controls in a clean studio view.
6R 185 Tractor and C441R Baler side view in field
John Deere tractor operating front and rear mowers, cutting tall grass in a field under a bright sky during forage work.

John Deere 6R 185 Tractor available through IPSO

Overview:

  • 234 hp (172 kW) Max Power With IPM (ECE-R120)
  • 6.8 L engine with 6 cylinders
  • Wheelbase: 7.9 t and 2.77 m
  • AutoQuad, DirectDrive or AutoPowr Transmission Choice

6R 185: Ultimate Versatility and Performance. In our 6R 185, you will command up to 234 hp with IPM in a lightweight, 7.9-tonne mid frame envelope.

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Why 6R 185?

G5™/G5ᴾˡᵘˢ CommandCenter™: All Inclusive For A Fast Start

The new G5ᴾˡᵘˢ display, our largest screen ever: More space for your information. A faster processor for shorter boot up times. With the StarFire™ 7000 receiver, the G5™/G5ᴾˡᵘˢ CommandCenter™ and JDLink™ connectivity, the 6R has everything you need for a quick start with precision agriculture already on board in the base model. Add the free John Deere Operations Center™ and you are ready to go.

John Deere CommandARM with dual control joysticks and touchscreen display showing precision farming and rate control settings.

Comfort Down To The Last Detail

You’ll do your best work ever in this extra spacious 3.33 m³ very quiet 71 dB(A) cab and its new Corner Post Display. Master the power of the 6R with ease on the CommandPRO™ joystick and its 11 reconfigurable buttons.

John Deere tractor cab interior with premium seat, touchscreen display and CommandARM controls in a clean studio setting.

Boost Your Yield With Site-Specific Farming

Put the right seed in the right place at the right depth for successful germination. Then apply exactly the right amount of care. John Deere 6R Tractors with Precision Ag Technology are your ticket to the benefits of site-specific farming features like Section Control and Variable Rate Control.

John Deere tractor pulling a red seed drill across a field, preparing the soil and sowing crops at speed.

Technical Specifications

Key Features
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 45 cc pump: 114 L/min 30 gpm Optional: 60 cc pump: 155 L/min 41 gpm
Engine Model
PowerTech™ PVS
Displacement
418 see you in
Rated Engine Power
182 hp
Rated Engine Power
185 PS
Maximum Engine Power
150 kW
Base Machine Weight
17990 lb
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
Category 3/3N: 4200 kg 9260 lb
Engine Make
John Deere PowerTech™ PVS
Engine Family
VJDXL06.8309
Displacement
6.8 L
Rated Engine Power
136 kW
Maximum Engine Power
201 hp
Maximum Engine Power
204 PS
Base Machine Weight
8120 kg
Transmission Type
Standard: Infinitely variable transmission (IVT™), 0.05-42 km/h 0.03-26 mph Optional: IVT, 0.05-50 km/h 0.03-31 mph
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO) (9) ▾
Rated PTO Power
147 hp
Rated PTO Power
149 PS
Rated PTO Power with IPM
186 PS
Engagement Method
Electrohydraulically engaged
Number of Splines
6 and 21
Rated PTO Power
110 kW
Rated PTO Power with IPM
183 hp
Economy PTO Speeds
540 rpm / 1,000 rpm
PTO Clutch
Multi-disk
Hydraulics (7) ▾
Hydraulic System Type
Closed-centre, pressure-and-flow compensated
Maximum Operating Pressure
2970 PSI
Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
3
Auxiliary Hydraulic Features
Yes
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 45 cc pump: 114 L/min 30 gpm Optional: 60 cc pump: 155 L/min 41 gpm
Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
Standard: Three ISO couplers Optional: Three to five ISO couplers
SCV Control
Standard: Mechanical Optional: Electronic
Engine (34) ▾
Engine Make
John Deere PowerTech™ PVS
Engine Family
VJDXL06.8309
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)
40
Rated Engine Power
182 hp
Rated Engine Power
185 PS
Rated Engine Power with IPM
225 PS
Maximum Engine Speed
1900 rpm
Maximum Engine Power
150 kW
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
231 hp
Maximum Engine Torque
At 1,600 rpm: 866 Nm 638.7 lb-ft
Power Bulge
10 %
Compression Ratio
16.7:1
Cooling System Type
Liquid
Air Filter Type
PowerCore ® G2 Air Filter with pre-cleaning
Engine Model
PowerTech™ PVS
Emissions Certifications
Final Tier 4
Displacement
6.8 L
Number of Cylinders
6
Aftertreatment Type
DOC/DPF/SCR
Rated Engine Speed
2100 rpm
Rated Engine Power
136 kW
Rated Engine Power with IPM
222 hp
Engine Torque at Rated Speed
866 Nothing much
Maximum Engine Power
201 hp
Maximum Engine Power
204 PS
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
234 PS
Constant Power Range
1,500 - 2,100 rpm
Bore and Stroke
4.2 x 5.0 in
Lubrication
Pressure lubrication
Fuel type
ultra-low sulphur diesel
Torque Rise
40 %
Operator Station (13) ▾
Gearshift Location
CommandArm™
Seat Suspension
Mechanical / Pneumatic
Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand
15 degree
Instructional Seat
Standard
Radio
Standard
Cabin volume
3.3 m³
Cab Glass Area
6.11 m²
dB(A) Rating
71 dBA
Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand
15 degree
Cab Suspension
Optional: Adaptive Hydraulic Cab Suspension Plus (HCS Plus)
Primary Display
Integrated Generation 4 4200 CommandCenter™ display: 21.3 cm 8.4 in. Integrated Generation 4 4600 CommandCenter display: 25.4 cm 10 in.
Cabin volume
116.5 cu ft
Cab Glass Area
65.7 sq ft
Dimensions & Weights (12) ▾
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Base Machine Weight
17990 lb
Overall Height
119.3 in
Transport Height
119.3 in
Overall Length
194.8 in
Maximum Permissible Weight
25900 lb
Wheelbase
2765 mm
Base Machine Weight
8120 kg
Overall Height
2950 mm
Overall Width
65.5 in
Overall Length
4930 mm
Maximum Permissible Weight
11750 kg
Rear Hitch (6) ▾
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
Category 3/3N: 4200 kg 9260 lb
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range Directly at Coupling Points
9,921 lb
Sensing Type
Electrohydraulic
Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
16,865 lb
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point
8,708 lb
Draft Control Sensing
Yes
Transmission (6) ▾
Transmission Type
Standard: Infinitely variable transmission (IVT™), 0.05-42 km/h 0.03-26 mph Optional: IVT, 0.05-50 km/h 0.03-31 mph
Minimum Speed Forward
0.02 mph
Clutch
Wet
Maximum Speed Forward
31 mph
Reverser
Left-hand electrical reverser
Cruise Control
Yes
Steering & Brakes (4) ▾
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Trailer Brakes
Optional: Air and/or hydraulic
Primary Brakes
Oil-cooled, self-equalising, self-adjusting, and hydraulically actuated
Handbrake
Integrated parking brake
Front Hitch (6) ▾
Front Hitch Category
Category 3N
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points
9700 lb
Number of Front Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
1
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
7275 lb
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points
4000 kg
Electric Power
ISOBUS Connector
Capacities (10) ▾
Fuel Tank Capacity
74 US. 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
280 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity
16 L
Cooling System Capacity
27.4 L
Transmission - Hydraulic System
62 L
Crankcase oil capacity
23.5 L
Drawbar (2) ▾
Drawbar Category
Category 2
Maximum Vertical Load
6,612 lb
Technology Integration (6) ▾
Guidance
SF-RTK
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
1 Jun 23
Machine Configuration (2) ▾
Wheel or Track Configuration
Wheel
Drive Type
4WD
Front PTO (6) ▾
PTO speed
1000
Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)
1969 rpm
Maximum PTO Power
109 PS
Front PTO Rotation
Clockwise rotation (viewed in direction of travel)
Maximum PTO Power
107 hp
Front Number of Splines
21
Rear Axle (4) ▾
Rear Axle Type
Rack and pinion, 2550 mm 100.4 in. Rack and pinion, 2806 mm 110.5 in. Flange: 1664 mm 65.5 in.
Differential Controls
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Electrohydraulic with oil-cooled clutch
Final Drive
internal planetary three-pinion
Front Axle (2) ▾
Front Axle Type
Triple-Link Suspension (TLS™): mechanical front-wheel drive (MFWD) axle, hydropneumatic, permanently active, triple link, self-levelling suspension (option)
Front Axle Differential Lock
MFWD: Limited slip TLS: Limited slip TLS with brakes: Full-locking electrohydraulic

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