John Deere
6500L
Farm tractor · 1994–1998 · 114 hp
John Deere6500L
The John Deere 6500L is a farm tractor manufactured from 1994 to 1998. It features a John Deere 4045 engine. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 16 forward and reverse.
Engine
| Engine | John Deere 4045 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Turbocharger Status | turbocharged diesel |
| Displacement | 276 ci (4.5 L) |
| Bore | 4.19 in (106 mm) |
| Stroke | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 17.8 |
| Power Gross | 114 hp (85 kW) |
| Power Rated | 114 hp (85 kW) |
| Power PTO | 95 hp (70.8 kW) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 12.7 qts (12 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 11.6 qts (11 L) |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Rated | 2,300 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | partial power shift |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | PowrQuad |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
| Transmission Description | Four power shift gears in four ranges. Optional left-hand reverser allows clutchless shuttle shifting. |
| Oil Capacity | 54.8 qts (51.9 L) |
| Available Options | 16-speed partial power shift, 28-speed partial power shift |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center pressure flow compensated |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,900 psi (200 bar) |
| Valves | 2 |
| Total Flow | 18.9 gpm (71.5 lpm) |
| System Capacity | 13.7 gal (51.9 L) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 5,915 lbs (2,683 kg) |
Dimensions
| Length | 162.7 in (413 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height Cab | 96.1 in (244 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in (240 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.4 in (39 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 8,379 lbs (3,800 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 10.5/80-15 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 18.4-26 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 30 gal (113.6 L) |
|---|
Compatible Implements
Rotary Cutters
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride RCF2084 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-472 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 55 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Bush Hog BH410 variant 1 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3672 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-484 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 70 hp |
| Bush Hog BH410 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 70 hp |
| Land Pride RCP2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride DB2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride RCPM2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride DBM2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride RCPM3760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 95 hp |
| Land Pride RCP3760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 95 hp |
Box Blades
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride BB3584 | Box Blades | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3596 | Box Blades | 96" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3578 | Box Blades | 78" | 45 hp |
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.