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- Lab tested ×2
- 1997–2003
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John Deere 6910 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere POWER-TECH 6.068 TLA 52 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6068TL052 or John Deere 6068TL054 or John Deere POWER-TECH 6.068 TLA 054 diesel. The manufacturer claimed 133.3 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1824 measured 125.3 hp at the PTO of the 6910 (4 WD); OECD Test 1883 measured 131.4 hp at the PTO of the 6910 (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 128.3 hp — 3.7% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
133.3 hp
99.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910”, 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
- 13,503 lb
- 3-point lift
- 16,973 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6–31.1 mph
John Deere 6910 specs: key facts
The John Deere 6910 was built from 1997 to 2003.
Only one version of the John Deere 6910 has a laboratory test on record: the 6910 (4 WD) produced 93.4 kW (125.3 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1824; the 6910 (4 WD) produced 98.0 kW (131.4 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1883.Source 1,Source 2
The John Deere 6910 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 99.4 kW (133.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 6910 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1,Source 2,Source 4
The John Deere 6910 has a John Deere POWER-TECH 6.068 TLA 52 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 6910 weighs 6,125 kg (13,503 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 6910 has an independent rear PTO running at 540E/540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 6910 lifts 7,699 kg (16,973 lb) at the lower-link ends.Source 4
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910”
How much horsepower does a 6910 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1824 measured 125.3 hp at the PTO of the 6910 (4 WD); OECD Test 1883 measured 131.4 hp at the PTO of the 6910 (4 WD). For the 6910 as a whole the figure is the 133.3 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910”; OECD test report 1824, 1999; OECD test report 1883, 2000
What engine is in a 6910?
A 6910 has a John Deere POWER-TECH 6.068 TLA 52, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine. 6910 (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere 6068TL052. 6910 (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere 6068TL054. Diesel tractors have a John Deere POWER-TECH 6.068 TLA 054.
| Make & model | John Deere POWER-TECH 6.068 TLA 52 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Max torque | 423 lb·ft · 573 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection method |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910”
How much will a 6910 lift?
A 6910 lifts 16,973 lb (7,699 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 2 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 435–3,002 psi · 30–207 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2Source 4On record for 1 of 4 configurations |
| Lift at ends | 16,973 lb · 7,699 kgSource 4 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540E/540/1000 rpm @ 1,995 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 35 mm, 6 splines / 35 mm, 21 splinesSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910”
What transmission does a 6910 have?
Transmission specifications for the 6910 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet Perma-Clutch II designed as a multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–31.1 mph · 30–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910”
How much does a 6910 weigh?
A 6910 weighs 13,503 lb (6,125 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,503 lb · 6,125 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 22,046 lb · 10,000 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 9,700 lb · 4,400 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 17,196 lb · 7,800 kg |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm |
| Length | 179.6 in · 4,563 mm |
| Width | 96.1 in · 2,440 mm |
| Height | 113.7 in · 2,887 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.9 in · 480 mm |
| Front track | 71.4–83.1 in · 1,814–2,110 mm |
| Rear track | 71.8–79.8 in · 1,824–2,028 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910”
What oil does a 6910 take, and how much?
A 6910 engine takes 20.6 qt (19.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.6 qt · 19.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 59.2 qt · 56.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 11.2 qt · 10.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.4 qt · 15.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a 6910 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1824 (tested as the 6910 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
1 other test of this model is on record; figures differ between configurations.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 93.4 kW (125.3 hp) at 850 rpm | 24.40 L/h 6.45 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 90.2 kW (121.0 hp) at 1,050 rpm | 25.63 L/h 6.77 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 91.2 kW (122.3 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 25.35 L/h 6.70 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1824
Which tractors compare with a 6910?
Within 10% of its 133.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat M 135133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the 6910 →
- Massey Ferguson 8110A133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the 6910 →
- John Deere 6820133.3 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the 6910 →
- Massey Ferguson 6475A133.3 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2012Side by side with the 6910 →
- Massey Ferguson 7475133.3 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2012Side by side with the 6910 →
- Renault 145-54 TX133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1990Side by side with the 6910 →
Common questions about the John Deere 6910
Is a 6910 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 6910 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6910 have?
A 6910 has a independent 540E/540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 35 mm, 6 splines / 35 mm, 21 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test reports 1824 and 1883; Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910S”; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 883: John Deere 6910 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1883 · published 2000-02-04 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station DLG, Gross-Umstadt, Germany. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1824: John Deere 6910 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1824 · published 1999-04-29 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station DLG, Groß-Umstadt, Germany. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6910 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-18634 · revision 1078705. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6910S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106372 · revision 883596. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document