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Deere 6140R (2012–2016)

Production years: 2012–2016 • Assembly plant: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Engine horsepower
154 HP
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Displacement
6.8 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
Partial power shift (20-speed)
Operating weight
6,161 kg
13,583 lbs

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Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

ARCHIVE SPEC4WD
154HP
Deere6140R
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Engineering & Capability Benchmark

Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Row-Crop / Mid-Range Field
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 49% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
22.6 HP/L
Turbocharged & Intercooled
Traction Ratio
40.0 kg/HP
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
John Deere
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
154 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Deere specification)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
6.8 L (415 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.15x5.00 inches 105 x 127 mm
Rated RPM
2100 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
28.5 qts (~27.0 L)

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Partial power shift (20-speed)
Gears (forward / reverse)
20 forward
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Front tire
N/A
Rear tire
N/A
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
3N
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(113%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH113% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")154 HP◄ 7,301 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 136.3 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 42 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)42 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output174.7 HP / 154 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
7,301 lbs
Drawbar Power
136.3 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 15,400 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
2,654 kg (5,852 lbs)4,331 kg (9,548 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+1,817 lbs (824 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
7.1 gal/h
26.9 L/hr (est. $27/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (174.7 HP) exceeds rated power (154 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Tractor is currently light for this heavy draft tool. Add ~824 kg (1,817 lbs) ballast to prevent tire slip and premature wear.

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Algorithmic resale estimate for Deere 6140R (2012)

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
Empirical model calibrated against dealer & auction lots
Estimated Fair Market Value
$69,782
Basis: 154 HP • 14 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$57,221 – $64,199
Dealer Retail Asking
$73,271 – $82,343
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$66,293
Year 2028
$62,978
Year 2029
$59,829

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