6R UNDER THE HOOD - Transport Masters, maximum power and minimum weight | John Deere

16 Dec 2021

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John Deere engineers break down the 6R185 tractor's design, focusing on how they balanced maximum power with minimum weight. The tractor uses intelligent power management to boost hydraulic performance while keeping the machine light enough for transport.

We all want the best of both worlds in life. The same is true when we design a tractor. Maximum power and Minimum Weight welcome.
To the 6R185.
Customers told us that they wanted a compact, versatile, high power six cylinder tractor mainly for transport applications. But they also wanted a tractor that could do high power.
Hydraulic requirements for.
Applications such as combi balers, slurry tankers.
And seeding equipment. Our solution.
Was to make targeted changes in the engine and drive train based on a deep understanding of customer usage data. We also added intelligent power management to.
The hydraulic system.
Or IPM which gives you an additional 40 horsepower.
For hydraulic.
Applications on.
Top of what we deliver.
For transport and PTO in the field. It allows you to get additional power for pumps, for fans and even the most power hungry.
Hydraulic applications.
So to put it another way, in a tractor of 2.76 meter wheelbase you get a total output with IPM of 234 horsepower, all with a vehicle weight of 7.9 tonnes.
So with the 6R.
185 you do.
Get the best of both worlds.
Go smart, do more.