The new CommandView™ 4 Versatility Cab redefines operator comfort by combining exceptional space, quietness, and intuitive design into one cohesive experience. At the core of the comfort experience is the enhanced seating and ride quality. The new Vision Seat elevates expectations with premium materials and features including electric adjustment, seat position presets, heating and ventilation, lumbar support, and even massage functionality. Combined with seat swivel, adjustable damping, and optional next-generation cab suspension, operators benefit from superior support both in the field and on the road. Features like Reactive Steering and an optimized braking system further enhance transport comfort, providing smooth, controlled handling and reducing physical strain during long hours of operation.
The intelligent layout improvements in the steering column, forward-positioned pedals, and increased seat travel—create a noticeably more open and ergonomic environment. Entry is effortless with a wide integrated stair and ergonomically positioned handholds, immediately signaling the cab’s focus on operator ease. At just 65 dB(A), the cab delivers a calm, low-noise environment, allowing operators to work in conditions comparable to a normal conversation. The result is reduced fatigue, improved focus, and greater productivity throughout long working days.
Visibility and control are equally prioritized, ensuring operators stay confident in any condition. With 20% improved rear visibility, an advanced multi-wiper system, and up to 360-degree LED lighting, the cab keeps the operator’s view clear from sunrise to well into the night. Inside, the next-generation CommandARM™ and customizable controls create an intuitive operating experience, allowing operators to personalize settings, streamline workflows, and begin work immediately with cold-boot readiness. Automated features such as implement sequencing and smart control integrations further reduce workload and simplify operation, helping operators stay focused on their operation.
Beyond performance, the cab delivers a premium environment that today’s operators expect. Highlights such as a 6.1 sound system with wireless Apple CarPlay, ambient lighting, expanded
storage, wireless charging, and a larger integrated refrigerator transform the cab into a comfortable workspace for the entire day. Thoughtful details—from improved climate control to integrated tool storage—ensure everything has its place and functions seamlessly. Together, these elements create more than just a comfortable cab—they deliver a complete operator experience that helps attract and retain talent, improve daily efficiency, and reinforce the 6R as the tractor operators choose and owners trust.
The new 6R is engineered to give operators a greater sense of command over the machine, the environment, and the job at hand—delivering confidence, precision, and control in every application. At the core of this experience is a fully integrated ride and handling system. The combination of TLS™ Pro front axle suspension, next-generation HCS cab suspension, and Reactive Command Steering (RCS) continuously adapts to speed, load, and terrain to create a smoother, more composed ride. Whether transporting at higher speeds or working in challenging field conditions, these systems reduce vibration, improve stability, and provide a natural, self-centering steering feel. The result is a tractor that feels planted, predictable, and easy to control, helping operators stay confident and in command all day long.
Inside the cab, the new operator experience with the new CommandARM™ and CommandX™ control options put machine control exactly where operators expect it. With intuitive layouts, customers can select from the simplicity of the CommandXTM / CommandXTMPlus controls or scale up to CommandXTMPro for advanced functionality—operators can tailor their experience to their skill level and operation. Controls are highly configurable, giving operators the ability to set up the controls to optimize their task. The new convenience display enables quick access to comfort features such as seat adjustment, A/C, and radio controls. Improved joystick ergonomics and positioning create a more natural hand and wrist posture. This makes operation more precise, reduces fatigue, and simplifies training—allowing any operator to quickly feel confident and capable behind the wheel.
The enhanced visibility and intelligent design ensure operators always remain aware and in control of their surroundings. A redesigned cab frame with up to 20% improved rear visibility, slimmer exhaust, and optional panoramic roof provide clear sightlines in every direction—especially when working with large implements or front loaders. Complemented by powerful LED lighting, a quieter cab environment (65 dBA), and advanced connectivity features like wireless smartphone integration, the cab becomes a focused, distraction-free workspace. Together, these features deliver a tractor that not only responds to the operator, but anticipates their needs, providing a level of command that turns every task into a more controlled, efficient, and confident operation.
The new 6R is built to deliver exceptional performance where it matters most putting more power to the ground, maximizing efficiency, and giving operators complete control over every job. At the heart of this capability is a powerful combination of engine performance and intelligent power management. With up to 260 rated horsepower and 305 hp with Intelligent Power Management (IPM), the 6R responds instantly to changing demands in the field or on the road. High torque rise and a strong power bulge ensure the tractor maintains momentum under load, reducing the need for gear changes and delivering consistent, reliable pulling performance. Whether in heavy draft applications or transport, operators have confidence that power is always available when they need it.
That performance is efficiently transferred through advanced transmission options designed to match any operation. The new e19™ full powershift transmission delivers smooth, uninterrupted power with up to 90% efficiency in heavy pull applications, while intelligent controls automatically optimize engine and transmission performance. Features like auto and manual modes, predictive shifting, and fast gear changes ensure the tractor always operates at peak efficiency—whether accelerating on the road or working in variable field conditions. Combined with seamless power delivery, operators simply set their desired speed and let the tractor do the work, reducing effort while maximizing productivity and fuel efficiency.
Hydraulic and implement performance are equally uncompromising, enabling operators to do more with every pass. With up to 210 l/min hydraulic flow, six independent rear SCVs, two front SCVs, and available power beyond, the 6R provides flexibility and capability to handle today’s most demanding jobs. Easy-to-use rear fender controls simplify hookup and adjustment, while electronic load-sensing adjustments ensure optimal performance across a wide range of implements. Paired with options like a Category IV drawbar, the 6R is ready to handle larger, more demanding equipment—helping operators cover more acres in less time.
Performance in the 6R goes beyond raw power—it’s about reliability, uptime, and consistent results. A full-frame chassis, advanced suspension systems, and optimized vehicle dynamics deliver stable, predictable handling with minimal steering correction and smooth braking performance. Built-in connectivity with Expert Alerts and advanced diagnostics helps identify potential issues early, reducing downtime and keeping machines in the field. Extended service intervals, simplified maintenance, and durable component design further ensure the 6R is ready when you are. The result is a tractor that not only performs at a high level—but does so day after day with confidence and efficiency.
The new 6R is designed to put advanced technology at the center of everyday operations, making precision farming simpler, more accessible, and more valuable for every customer and operator. Every 6R comes fully equipped with the core building blocks of smart farming, including the integrated StarFire™ 7500 receiver, G5 CommandCenter™, and JDLink™ connectivity. This integrated foundation allows operators to step directly into Precision Ag, whether they are just getting started or already running advanced operations. With clear displays, intuitive controls, and real-time connectivity, operators can work with greater confidence, knowing the tractor is guiding them toward more consistent, accurate, and productive results.
As operations evolve, the 6R grows with them through flexible technology upgrades that unlock even more capability. Features like AutoPath™ Rows and Boundaries, AutoTrac™ Turn Automation, and Passive Implement Guidance bring a new level of precision and consistency to every pass, reducing overlap, minimizing input waste, and improving overall job quality. These tools enable supervised automation, allowing operators to focus more on performance and decision-making rather than manual steering and control. In-field Data Sharing connects multiple machines in real time, ensuring perfect coordination across the field, while wireless DataSync to the John Deere Operations Center™ eliminates manual data handling, saving time and reducing errors.
For customers and contractors, this connected ecosystem translates directly into better business outcomes. Real-time machine and fleet visibility through Operations Center provides full transparency into machine location, utilization, and progress, helping optimize logistics and maximize uptime. Even when working in new or unfamiliar fields, features like AutoPathTM Boundary allow operators to quickly establish guidance lines and begin work efficiently.
Beyond field performance, the 6R’s technology also simplifies maintenance and service to keep the machine running at its best. Onboard monitoring through the CommandCenter allows operators to track critical machine parameters in real time, while JDLink™ connectivity and Expert Alerts help detect potential issues early and enable faster, more proactive service support. Maintenance is made easier with extended service intervals, fewer service points, and improved accessibility, while thoughtful additions like integrated lighting and camera-assisted visibility streamline daily tasks. Together, these features ensure that technology in the 6R is not just advanced—but practical, reliable, and designed to keep operators productive and in control from start to finish.
The new 6R 240 is engineered to deliver outstanding power density in a compact, highly versatile package specifically designed for transport applications where efficiency and uptime drive profitability. With an average shipping weight of just 8,900 kg (19,621 lbs) and up to 291 hp with Intelligent Power Management (IPM), the 6R 240 achieves an exceptional power density of 30.5 kg (67.4 lbs) per horsepower. This unique balance of high power and low weight allows operators to move quickly, accelerate efficiently, and handle demanding transport tasks with ease—turning every road mile into productivity.
This advantage comes from a smart design approach that combines the high-performance engine of the 6R 260 with a shorter, more compact 2.8m wheelbase frame. The result is a tractor that delivers strong horsepower without the added bulk of a heavy draft machine. Its 6.8L PowerTech™ PSS engine provides responsive power for transport, PTO, and hydraulic applications, while IPM automatically boosts performance when needed, such as hauling heavy loads or powering implements. Paired with the efficient IVT transmission, which delivers a high share of mechanical power, the 6R 240 maximizes fuel efficiency and smooth operation. A tight 5.6m turning radius and compact frame allow operators to work efficiently in confined spaces, yards, and fields, while still maintaining the power needed for high-output tasks.
Ultimately, the 6R 240 delivers performance where it counts—not through excess weight, but through intelligent power, efficient design, and application-focused capability. By optimizing transport, mixed-use, and PTO-driven operations, it provides faster cycle times, lower operating costs, and greater versatility. For customers, this means a tractor that works smarter, moves faster, and keeps operators productive across every job, making the 6R 240 a powerful competitive advantage in today’s demanding agricultural and contracting environments.
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| Select up to 4 models to compare specifications | John Deere 6R 230 Tractor |
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| Engine displacement | 6.8 L 415 cu in. |
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| Rated engine power | ||||
| Maximum engine power | 137 kW 184 hp |
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| Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628) | 97/68EC: 169 kW 230 hp |
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| Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628) | 97/68EC: 186 kW 253 hp |
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| Maximum PTO power | ||||
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| Hydraulic pump rated output | Standard: 85 cc pump: 160 L/min 42 gpm |
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| Rear hitch category (SAE designation) | Category 3/3N: 7000 kg 15,432 lb |
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| Base machine weight | 9300 kg 20,503 lb |
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| Engine type | Diesel, in-line, 6-cylinder, wet-sleeve cylinder liners with four valves in head | |||
| Engine family | NJDXL06.8324 | |||
| Rated speed | 2100 rpm | |||
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, variable geometry and fixed turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation | |||
| Cylinders liners | ||||
| Emission level | Final Tier 4 | |||
| After treatment type | DOC/DPF/SCR | |||
| Displacement | 6.8 L 415 cu in. |
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| Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628) | 97/68EC: 169 kW 230 hp |
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| Rated PTO power (hp SAE) | 137 kW 184 hp |
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| Maximum PTO power | ||||
| Intelligent Power Management (IPM) | Transport and/or mobile PTO applications Additional engine power (hp ISO) at 2100 rpm: 29.8 kW 40 hp |
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| Power boost | 10 percent | |||
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| Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628) | 97/68EC: 186 kW 253 hp |
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| Engine peak torque | At 1,600 rpm: 1074 Nm 792 lb-ft |
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| Drawbar power | ||||
| PTO torque rise | 40 percent | |||
| Fuel injection system and control | ||||
| Air cleaner type |
| Type | ||||
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| Reverser | Left-hand electrical reverser | |||
| Clutch; wet/dry | ||||
| Creeper |
| Type | Closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated | |||
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| Pump rated output | Standard: 85 cc pump: 160 L/min 42 gpm |
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| Available flow at a single rear SCV | 116 L/min 30.6 gpm |
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| Available flow at front SCVs | ||||
| Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs) | Standard: Three ISO couplers Optional: Three to six ISO couplers |
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| Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs) | Up to three | |||
| Number of front selective control valves (SCVs) | ||||
| Joystick SCV control | Available | |||
| Auxiliary hydraulic features | ||||
| SCV control | Standard: Electronic |
| Hitch draft control load sense type | ||||
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| Remote control valves available | Available: Remote control switch | |||
| Hitch category (SAE designation) | Category 3/3N: 7000 kg 15,432 lb |
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| Maximum lift capacity behind lift points | 7000 kg 15,432 lb |
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| Lift capacity at standard frame | ||||
| Sensing type | Electrohydraulic | |||
| Rear axle differential lock | Electrohydraulic |
| Drawbar category | Category 3 | |||
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| Maximum vertical load | Category 3: 1600-2800 kg 3527-6172 lb Maximum vertical load dependent on drawbar position |
| Type | Independent Standard: 540E, 1000, 1000E rpm reversible shaft: 35 mm 1.375 in. Optional: 540, 540E, 1000 rpm reversible shaft: 35 mm 1.375 in. |
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| Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds) | 1950 engine rpm at 540/1000 rpm PTO 1761 engine rpm at 540E rpm PTO 1756 engine rpm at 1000E rpm PTO |
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| Multispeed PTO option availability | ||||
| Ground speed PTO option availability | ||||
| PTO actuation | Electrical modulation |
| Category | Category 3N | |||
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| Electric power | Seven-pin electrical socket Optional: Three-pin and ISOBUS socket |
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| Standard lift capacity | At hook ends: 3300 kg 7275 lb |
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| Front power take-off (PTO) | 1000 rpm, clockwise rotation (from driving position) | |||
| PTO speed | Engine at PTO speed (1000): 1965 rpm |
| Type | Standard: Flange, 1892 mm 74.5 in. Optional: Rack and pinion, 2550 mm 100.4 in. Rack and pinion, 3009 mm 118.5 in. |
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| Final drive type | Inboard planetary three pinion | |||
| Differential controls | Full-locking electrohydraulic | |||
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| Rear differential lock | ||||
| Load rating |
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| Front axle differential lock | TLS: Limited slip TLS with brakes: Full-locking electrohydraulic |
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| Load rating |
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| Rear | 520/85R42 R1W | |||
| Wheel tread range | MFWD: With TLS and brakes: 2370 in. 93.3 in. |
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| Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) |
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| Track width | ||||
| Mid-rollers |
| Type | Hydrostatic power |
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| Primary brake (foot brake) | ||||
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| Park lock | ||||
| MFWD braking | ||||
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| Auxiliary brakes | ||||
| Hydraulic trailer brakes | ||||
| Pneumatic trailer brakes |
| Alternator size | Standard: 250 amp | |||
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| Battery options | 12 V | |||
| Working lights | Standard: 14 halogen Optional: 12 light-emitting diode (LED) plus two halogen |
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| Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED) | Standard: Halogen, 65 W W Optional: LED |
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| Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED) | ||||
| dB(A) rating for backup alarm | ||||
| Total cold cranking amps | 1850 CCA |
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| Seat | Degree of seat swivel, left hand 7.5 degree Degree of seat swivel, right hand 30 degree Standard: Air suspension Optional: Deluxe air suspension |
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| Cab suspension | Optional: Adaptive Hydraulic Cab Suspension Plus (HCS Plus) | |||
| Instructional seat | Standard | |||
| Display | ||||
| Radio | Standard | |||
| Inner cab volume | 3.33 m3 117.59 cu ft |
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| dB(A) rating | 71 dB | |||
| Cab glass area | 6.11 m2 65.77 sq ft |
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| Front visibility |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm 114 in. |
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| Overall width | 1892 mm 74.5 in. |
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| Overall length | 5050 mm 198.8 in. |
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| Overall height | 3160 mm 124.4 in. |
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| Drawbar clearance | ||||
| Front axle center | 588 mm 23.1 in. |
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| Approximate shipping weight, Open;Cab | 9300 kg 20,503 lb |
| Base machine weight | Front axle 3700 kg 8157 lb Rear axle 5600 kg 12,345 lb Total 9300 kg 21,100 lb 9300 kg 20,503 lb |
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| Maximum permissible weight | Flange axle: 15,000 kg 33,000 lb Rack-and-pinion axle: 13,450 kg 29,652 lb |
| Crankcase oil volume | 23.5 L 6.2 U.S. gal. |
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| Fuel tank | Standard: 410 L 108.3 U.S. gal. |
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| Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank | 25 L 6.6 U.S. gal. |
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| Cooling system | 29.4 L 7.7 U.S. gal. |
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| Transmission-hydraulic system | IVT: 160 L 42.2 U.S. gal. |
| Interval for engine oil change | 750 hours | |||
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| Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change | 1,500 hours | |||
| Interval for engine coolant change | 6,000 hours |
| Loader | 680R | |||
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| Lift capacity at full height | 680R: 2453 kg 5408 lb |
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| Maximum lift height | 680R: 4480 mm 176 in. |
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| Guidance | ||||
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| Telematic | ||||
| Remote diagnostics |
| AutoTrac ready | ||||
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| ISOBUS ready | ||||
| CommandCenter video inputs | ||||
| Immobilizer | ||||
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| Country of manufacture | Germany |
| Date collected | 12-Nov-21 |
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