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Deere 6M 180

Production years: 2024 • Assembly plant: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Engine horsepower
195.8 HP
PTO: 140 HP
Displacement
6.8 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
Four-speed power shift (20-speed)
Operating weight
8,700 kg
19,180 lbs

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

2024 -4WD
196HP
Deere6M 180
Archived Specification Record

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Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Row-Crop / Mid-Range Field
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 39% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
28.8 HP/L
Turbocharged
Traction Ratio
44.4 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
72%
140 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
John Deere PowerTech PVS
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
195.8 hp
Rated PTO Power
140 hp (Deere specification)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
6.8 L (414.2 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Rated RPM
2100 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Four-speed power shift (20-speed)
Gears (forward / reverse)
20 forward
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Front tire
420/85R30
Rear tire
480/80R46
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
IIIN
ASABE EP496 Engineering Matcher

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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(176%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • High-Speed Compact Disk Harrow
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 8 MPH176% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")195.8 HP◄ 12,571 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 268.2 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 30 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)30 ft Width
12 ft WidthDefault: 3050 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"7"
Target Operating Field Speed8.0 mph (12.9 km/h)
6 mphRated: 8 mph10.5 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output343.8 HP / 195.8 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
12,571 lbs
Drawbar Power
268.2 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for High-Speed Compact Disk Harrow (115 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 22,517 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
3,881 kg (8,556 lbs)6,333 kg (13,961 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+3,337 lbs (1,514 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
9.1 gal/h
34.4 L/hr (est. $35/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (343.8 HP) exceeds rated power (195.8 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Tractor is currently light for this heavy draft tool. Add ~1514 kg (3,337 lbs) ballast to prevent tire slip and premature wear.

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Algorithmic resale estimate for Deere 6M 180 (2024)

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
Empirical model calibrated against dealer & auction lots
Estimated Fair Market Value
$129,433
Basis: 195.8 HP • 2 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$106,135 – $119,078
Dealer Retail Asking
$135,905 – $152,731
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$122,961
Year 2028
$116,813
Year 2029
$110,973

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