JD 6506 Engine Technical Data
Engine Model ……………. John Deere 6068
Engine Type ……………. 4-Stroke, 6-cylinder diesel
Number of Cylinders ……………. 6
Displacement, cu in (L) ……………. 414.1 (6.80)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ……………. 4.19 (106.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ……………. 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration ……………. Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ……………. 105.0 (78.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ……………. 2300
Operating Speed Range, rpm ……………. 1300-2300
Maximum Torque, Nm (lb-ft) ……………. 430 (317)
Torque Speed, rpm ……………. 1300
Firing Order ……………. 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System ……………. Injection pump
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ……………. 0.014 (0.356)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ……………. 0.018 (0.457)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ……………. 54.7 (207.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ……………. 20.8 (19.7)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ……………. 16.4 (15.5)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ……………. 12
Charging System ……………. Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ……………. 90
John Deere 6506 Power Take-Off
Rear PTO Operational Type ……………. Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) ……………. 92.0 (68.6)
PTO Speed, rpm ……………. 540/1000
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm ……………. 540/2143
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm ……………. 1000/2208
Transmission Configuration
Transmission Type ……………. PowrQuad
Gearbox Type ……………. 20F/20R, planetary gears
Number of Forward Gears ……………. 20
Number of Reverse Gears ……………. 20
Clutch Type ……………. Mechanical/hydraulic
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ……………. 55.2 (52.1)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ……………. 18.8 (30.2)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ……………. 18.8 (30.2)
JD 6506 Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels ……………. 4WD 4×4
Steering Configuration ……………. Front Steer
Steering System ……………. Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ……………. Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size ……………. 16.9R24
Rear Tire Size ……………. 18.4R38
Front Tread, in (mm) ……………. 63.5-83.2 (1610-2110)
RearTread, in (mm) ……………. 63.5-84.2 (1610-2130)
John Deere 6506 Hydraulics and Hitch
Hydraulic System Type ……………. Closed-center system with
load-sensing control
Implement Pump Type ……………. Axial-piston or gear-driven pump
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ……………. 15.8 (60.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, bar (psi) ……………. 200 (2900)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ……………. 13.7 (52.1)
3-Point Hitch Category ……………. 2
Rear Arms ……………. Telescopic link ends
Standard Rear Lift Capacity, lb (kg) ……………. 12070 (5470)
JD 6506 Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) ……………. 104.3 (2640)
Length, in (mm) ……………. 177.2 (4500)
Height (Cab), in (mm) ……………. 110.6 (2800)
Overall Width, in (mm) ……………. 91.3 (2310)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ……………. 20.5 (520)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ……………. 196 (4950)
Weight, lb (kg) ……………. 10250 (4650)