The John Deere 6M 145 tractor has 145 hp engine horsepower and 114 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower145 hp
PTO horsepower114 hp
Drawbar horsepower111 hp
Rated RPM1,600 rpm
Torque500 lb-ft
Operating weight12,200 lb
John Deere 6M 145 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
145 hp
PTO horsepower
114 hp
Drawbar horsepower
111 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,600 rpm
Engine torque
500 lb-ft
Engine displacement
4.5 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
a 6.8L 6-cylinder
Operating weight
12,200 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
145 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
114 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
111 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
12,200 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 6M 145 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 6M 145 shows 145 hp at the engine and 114 hp at the PTO, which is a noticeable drop between engine power and PTO power for a mid-size tractor.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 6M 145’s practical rating is 114 hp, which fits hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements.
Drawbar note
At 111 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 6M 145 is about 34 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
At 12,200 lb and 145 hp, the John Deere 6M 145 works out to about 84.1 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
With 4.5 L across 6 cylinders, the John Deere 6M 145 averages about 0.8 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 6M 145’s 500 lb-ft torque rating works with its 1,600 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
