John Deere

6170R

Farm tractor · 2012–2014 · 170 hp

The John Deere 6170R is a farm tractor manufactured from 2012 to 2014. It features a John Deere PowerTech PVX engine, and hydrostatic power steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 20 forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere PowerTech PVX
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged aftercooled diesel
Displacement415 ci (6.8 L)
Bore4.19 in (106 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Compression Ratio17
Power Gross170 hp (126.8 kW)
Power PTO143.28 hp (106.85 kW)
Air Cleanerdual stage dry
Fuel Systemhigh pressure common rail
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity24.8 qts (23.5 L)
Coolant Capacity29.8 qts (28.2 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,100 RPM
Idle850-2250 RPM
EmissionsInterim Tier 4
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Transmission

Transmission Typepartial power shift
Transmission ModelPowrQuad Plus
Gears20 forward and reverse
Available Options20-speed partial power shift, infinitely variable transmission

Hydraulics

Typepressure flow compensated (PFC)
Pump Flow31.1 gpm (117.7 lpm)

PTO

Rear Typeindependent
Front Type1000
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet disc

Hitch

Rear Type3
Rear Lift11,797 lbs (5,351 kg)
Front Type3N
Front Lift7,277 lbs (3,300 kg)
Hitch Controlload and depth control with electronic lower link sensing

Dimensions

Length198.8 in (504 cm)
Width100.4 in (255 cm)
Height124.4 in (315 cm)
Wheelbase110.2 in (279 cm)
Ground Clearance22 in (55 cm)

Weight

Shipping16,207 lbs (7,351 kg)

Fuel

Capacity120.2 gal (455 L)

Steering

Typehydrostatic power

Cab

CabComfortView cab standard with air-conditioning

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Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #2033
August 28 to September 10, 2012

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
143.28HP
Drawbar
135.98HP
Sound
80.1dB(A)
Hydraulics
63.6HP