Best for
- Mixed-farm loader and field work
- 100 PTO HP applications
- Transport with optional 50 km/h transmission
- Buyers needing higher hitch capacity
A detailed, independently maintained profile of the John Deere 6M 130, including key capabilities, practical fit and full specifications.
The John Deere 6M 130 moves to the 2,580 mm frame and PowerTech PSS engine, providing more chassis and hydraulic capacity than the 105–125 models. Official specifications list 130 rated horsepower, 143 maximum horsepower, 100 rated PTO horsepower and 118 PTO horsepower with Intelligent Power Management. The 4.5-litre four-cylinder engine uses series turbochargers and produces 609 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options run from 16- or 24-speed PowrQuad configurations to AutoQuad, CommandQuad and AutoPowr IVT, with top-speed choices up to 50 km/h. Standard hydraulic output is 80 L/min, with 114 L/min optional. The Category 2/3N rear hitch carries a 3,600 kg standard SAE rating or 4,100 kg option, and base machine weight is 6,300 kg. It is a balanced mixed-farm tractor for loader, transport, mowing and baling work where the short-frame 6M models do not provide enough hitch capacity or engine reserve.
What the headline specifications mean during real tractor work.
John Deere 6M 130 uses a 4.5 L (275 cu in.) engine rated at 130 HP rated / 143 HP maximum, with 609 Nm maximum torque and 100 HP rated / 118 HP with IPM at the PTO. Use rated PTO output for continuous implement sizing and treat IPM/maximum figures as task-dependent reserve.
Available transmission specification is 24-speed PowrQuad Plus; optional 16/24-speed AutoQuad/CommandQuad or AutoPowr IVT; the published travel-speed figure is Up to 50 km/h. PowrQuad favors straightforward manual range work, automated variants reduce shifting effort, and IVT offers the finest speed control.
The hydraulic system is Pressure compensated standard; PFC load-sensing optional with 80 L/min standard / 114 L/min optional. Rear lift is 3,600 kg standard / 4,100 kg optional on a 2/3N hitch, so pump and hitch options should be matched to loader demand and mounted-implement weight.
The tractor uses Electrohydraulic, oil-cooled multi-disc rear PTO, with 540 / 1,000 rpm; economy PTO availability varies and In-cab switch; optional fender control. The published remote-valve provision is 2 rear SCVs standard; up to 4 rear and 3 mid optional, which should be checked against every implement's hydraulic-function count.
A 2,580 mm wheelbase, 6,300 kg base operating weight, 9,500 kg maximum permissible weight and 462 mm clearance affect turning space, payload and transport. Service guidance is engine oil 500 h; transmission/hydraulic 1,500 h; coolant 6,000 h.
Options and market differences that can change how this tractor is equipped or used.
| Option | Available setup | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission package | 24-speed PowrQuad Plus; optional 16/24-speed AutoQuad/CommandQuad or AutoPowr IVT | Transmission choice changes field-speed control, road behavior, automation level and price; compare exact ratios and top-speed homologation on the build sheet. |
| Hydraulic pump and hitch package | Pump: 80 L/min standard / 114 L/min optional; rear hitch: 3,600 kg standard / 4,100 kg optional; category: 2/3N | Standard and optional pumps/hitches can materially change loader cycle performance and mounted-implement capacity, so base and upgraded figures must not be mixed. |
| Cab, open-station and controls | Cab or open operator station; availability varies by model and market; Air-suspension seat standard on cab specification; Right-hand console; Compact CommandARM optional; cab noise: 70 dBA cab specification; Air conditioning: Optional | Operator-station and control-console choices affect visibility, comfort, machine weight and access to electronic functions. |
| Front and rear equipment | Drive: MFWD; 2WD availability varies by configuration; front hitch: Optional; front PTO: Optional; loader compatible: Yes; loader capacity: Not specified | Front equipment and loader choices change axle load, ballast and tire requirements; unavailable figures should be confirmed from the exact loader and tractor pairing. |
| Order-code and regional variant | United States / Final Tier 4 specification | Axles, tires, PTO modes, SCV count, hitch ends and operator station can vary by order code and market. Validate the serial-specific build rather than assuming every listed option is standard. |
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Accuracy note: Specifications represent current US public data; transmission, hitch, hydraulic, axle, tire and operator-station values vary by order code.