- Standard layout, Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1995–1997
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 6506 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 103.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
103.7 hp
77.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 10,251 lb
- 3-point lift
- 12,853 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 15.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
John Deere 6506 specs: key facts
The John Deere 6506 was built from 1995 to 1997.
The John Deere 6506 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 77.3 kW (103.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 6506 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 6506 weighs 4,650 kg (10,251 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 6506 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 6506 lifts 5,830 kg (12,853 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 6506 delivers 60.0 L/min (15.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”
How much horsepower does a 6506 have?
The only figure for the 6506 is 103.7 hp (77.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”
How much will a 6506 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 6506 lifts 12,853 lb (5,830 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 15.9 gpm · 60.0 L/min |
| Lift at ends | 12,853 lb · 5,830 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,017 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”
What transmission does a 6506 have?
Transmission specifications for the 6506 are below.
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”
How much does a 6506 weigh?
A 6506 weighs 10,251 lb (4,650 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 10,251 lb · 4,650 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 7,055 lb · 3,200 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 14,330 lb · 6,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm |
| Length | 177.2 in · 4,501 mm |
| Width | 91.3 in · 2,320 mm |
| Height | 110.6 in · 2,808 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.6 in · 575 mm |
| Front track | 59.7–83.1 in · 1,516–2,112 mm |
| Rear track | 63.5–78.9 in · 1,612–2,004 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”
What oil does a 6506 take, and how much?
A 6506 engine takes 16.9 qt (16.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 56.0 qt · 53.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.7 qt · 6.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.4 qt · 15.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6506?
Within 10% of its 103.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-Steyr 9105a103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2003Side by side with the 6506 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 110103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2000Side by side with the 6506 →
- John Deere 2900103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1996Side by side with the 6506 →
- John Deere 3055103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1993Side by side with the 6506 →
- Massey Ferguson 6260 (A)103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2003Side by side with the 6506 →
- Massey Ferguson 6265 (A)103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2003Side by side with the 6506 →
Common questions about the John Deere 6506
Is a 6506 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 6506 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6506 have?
A 6506 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6506 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-48826 · revision 873337. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document