Looking for a reliable all-around tractor to support a variety of applications? The 6M offers a portfolio of 13 models across 5 frame sizes (2400mm to 2900mm) to optimise your operation. Whether you need a nimble tractor for loader work or a row crop tractor with dual tyres, the 6M is up to any task. The broad offering of optional transmissions, hydraulics, rear axles, and tyres allows the operator to customise their tractor to meet the unique challenges of any operation.

Maneuverability

6M 125 with sloped hood and short wheelbase

The 6M Tractor was designed to ensure maximum maneuverability and visibility, no matter the job. The sloped hood design on the 2400mm wheelbase cab models delivers superior visibility to the front loader or front-mounted attachments. Operators can easily see the front mounted loader attachments (buckets, pallet forks, bale spears, etc.) to ensure proper alignment for attaching and detaching.
 
When you work in small spaces, a short wheelbase is critical in providing the tight turning radius needed to maneuver. The 6M features a 17.8-cm (7-in.) shorter wheelbase (240 cm [94.5 in.]) on three tractors ranging from 95 to 125 engine horsepower. Take advantage of a 4.3-m (14-ft) turning radius, perfect for cleaning out barns, working livestock, baling hay, roadside mowing applications, and more.
 
Note: These features do not apply to the Open Operator Station (OOS) models.

The full-frame concept

Engine in the full-frame design

The engine is an integrated part of the full-frame concept. The engine is connected to the frame using vibration-absorbing isolators. Further vibration reduction is achieved by utilising a heavy-duty torsional damper in the cardan shaft, coupling the flywheel to the clutch housing. This technique provides the following benefits:

• Elimination of engine block stress, because the engine is no longer a structural part of the tractor
• Reduction of noise and vibration transfer to other tractor components

 
Durability and performance
The engine is integrated within the full frame and features the following:

• High-strength block
• Large displacement and ideal 1:1.2 bore-to-stroke ratio
• Free-breathing, crossflow cylinder head
• Full electronic engine management system
• Highly efficient dual-stage charge air cooler
• Gear-driven water pumps
• Wet cylinder liners
• Self-tensioning, maintenance-free poly-V belt
• Large rod-bearing area
• Exclusive dual-temperature cooling system
• Fuel-saving eco fan (viscous fan drive)
• Collar fan, fitting perfectly within a circular shroud

Injectors

Injector

Injectors deliver the same fuel pressure level to cylinders from the high-pressure common rail (HPCR):

• Magnetic valve provides fast and precisely metered fuel injection.
• Six-hole nozzles give optimum spray patterns and fine fuel atomization.

Performance-matched fuel consumption delivers reduced fuel costs per hour.

HPCR fuel injection system and engine control unit (ECU)

HPCR fuel injection system

Benefits

• HPCR (400 bar-1350 bar [5801.5 psi-19,580.1 psi]) delivers exactly the same fuel pressure level at all of the injectors.
• High responsiveness under all load and speed conditions extends the engine's working range to lower speeds, delivering more power and productivity in the field at outstanding fuel saving engine speeds.
• Performance-matched fuel consumption delivers reduced fuel costs per hectare.

Turbocharger

Turbocharger

All 6M Series Tractor engines have a fast-response turbocharger, which is perfectly matched to the respective engine settings.
 
The 4-cylinder engines, which have a high exhaust gas velocity in their shorter exhaust manifold system, achieve the best performance with a single-channel turbocharger.
 
The 6-cylinder engines have divided exhaust manifolds with a dual-channel turbocharger.
 
This careful matching benefits the operator with environmentally friendly, yet economic performance.

Horsepower standards

When comparing tractor performance information, it is important to understand the engine standards and measurements used by manufacturers when collecting the data.
 
ECE R120 refers to engine flywheel horsepower. The ECE R24 measurement is lower because the power required to operate the cooling fan is included.

Cooling philosophy

Cooling system

Meeting emission regulations with high-quality performance requires an efficient cooling system. This has been achieved with the PowerTech™ E engine, where excellent heat dissipation promotes an optimized and complete combustion:

• Compact
• Service friendly
• Highly efficient

Efficient cooling by design

• Cylinder block with water manifold on the cool side of the engine
• Crossflow design
• Wet cylinder liners

Cooling system

6M cooling system

The air-to-air charge air cooler (CAC), transmission, and hydraulic cooler (TOC) are located in front of the main radiator (RAD). The fuel cooler (FC) is located in front of the air conditioning and combination hydraulic cooler/radiator.
In this stacked cooling package, the optional air conditioning (AC) is the first full-size cooler. The fuel cooler and the front power take-off (PTO) cooler are always in front, if the 6M is ordered with F-PTO.

• Efficient cooling
• Reduced maintenance time and cost
• Good accessibility to service points due to slidable air-conditioning cooler and detachable side shielding between CAC and main radiator

Closed cooling system

Excellent reliability and serviceability are achieved by the automotive-type closed cooling system.
 
The system is maintenance free and maintains the correct coolant level for optimum cooling efficiency.

Mechanically driven coolant pump

Cooling pump

The coolant is circulated by the engine coolant pump, a mechanically driven impeller pump.

Plate-type oil cooler and filter

Plate-type oil cooler and filter

The integral full-flow oil cooler is a highly efficient plate-type heat exchanger. The cooler is integrated into the coolant cavity of the engine block, providing a significant advantage: 

• High cooling efficiency as a result of full coolant flow from the water pump directed through the element 

The vertically mounted full-flow oil filter is fitted with large pipes to reduce flow restrictions for increased reliability and engine lubrication.
 
The filter is mounted vertically for no-mess replacement.

Engine and torque characteristics for 4-cylinder models (6110M–6125M)

6110M torque and engine characteristics

Highly efficient combination of viscous fan drive and collar fan design improves fuel efficiency

The optimisation of the viscous fan design regarding fan diameter, number of blades, and collar design lead to a significant reduction of parasitic losses. 

• More engine performance is available at the wheels or at the PTO.
• Respectively, fuel consumption is reduced.

The temperature of the air passing through the radiator regulates the variable viscous fan drive speed between:

• 4-cylinder: 1200 rpm-2400 rpm
• 6-cylinder: 1200 rpm-2150 rpm (at rated speed and 25-degree ambient temperature) 

Operating with light to medium engine loads (at rated engine speed) in cool ambient temperatures, the viscous fan drive speed is approximately 1200 rpm to 1600 rpm.
 
Even under heavy field conditions at low ambient temperatures, the slower running speeds of the viscous fan drive saves up to 3 kW (4 hp). The collar fan is precisely guided in a ring-shaped shroud. Thus, the airflow is directed, turbulence-free, through the radiator system, resulting in a higher flow rate and a simultaneous 10 percent reduction of the horsepower required for the fan drive. Hence, the total efficiency increase achieved by the collar fan/shroud system adds up to 20 percent compared to a conventional fan.

PowerCore® G2 air filter

Position of engine air filter

As a higher airflow rate is required by the engine, the PowerCore G2 air filter helps ensuring a clean performance-orientated combustion.
 
PowerCore G2 air filter discharging systems provide:

• Longer life and less restrictions due to high efficiency
• 20 percent higher airflow capacity
• Spiral tubes and an aspirator tube, which separates 93 percent of the dust and moisture before entering the primary air filter, thus continuously pre-cleaning the air year-round
• 60 percent smaller than standard air filters with the same filtering capacity
• Easier service and cleaning of the filter element
• Filter filled from the back
• Compact, highly efficient system delivers an unrestricted flow of clean air to the turbo
• No tools required for servicing

Engine and torque curves

The following engine curves will help to assess the tractor's capability in certain conditions. Given figures are according to 97/68 EC.
 
Legend for all charts showing:

• Yellow – power (kw)
• Green – torque (Nm)

Engine and torque characteristics for 6-cylinder models (6140M–6195M)

6140M torque and engine characteristics

6M standard cab with Compact CommandARM™ console

Operators rely on a high quality and comfortable cab environment during long days. The 6M delivers a more productive, comfortable, and efficient experience through three cab packages and customisable options to fit any application. All 6M Tractors will come standard with a digital cornerpost display, delivering on superior visibility to the front of the tractor. This easy-to-read digital display gives you access to all critical machine data and settings in one place. Additionally, premium options are available to let you configure your 6M to fit any operation including:

• Mechanical or electrical reconfigurable joystick with PowrReverser™ functionality
• Quickly and easily change directions with the push of a button while doing loader work
• Compact CommandARM™ console
• Swivel in your seat and have all the controls at your fingertips
• Triple-Link Suspension (TLS^TM)
• Increase both transport and field productivity with superior stability, ride, and comfort with a suspended front axle
• Mechanical cab suspension
• Improved ride quality by minimising the vertical movement from the rear axle
• Panoramic roof
• Delivers great visibility which is critical in loader applications such as stacking bales

Panoramic roof

Cornerpost display

Compact CommandARM™ controls

Compact CommandARM™

The optional Compact CommandARM console provides an enhanced customer experience through intuitive controls you need for daily work at your fingertips, such as the transmission, loader joystick (optional) rear hitch, and engine rpm. The Compact Command Arm swivels with the seat providing consistent access to critical machine controls.

G5 Universal Display

G5 Universal Display

The G5 Universal Display increases the screen area so you can monitor more functions at once and have direct access to adjust when needed. You could, for example, view vehicle control functions on your primary display and Precision Ag applications on the Extended Monitor.

Experience the next level of Precision Ag applications through the optional G5 Universal Display. These displays enable AutoTrac^TM guidance that provides enhanced usability and increased performance. If you need more capabilities, like different track types or documentation, the G5 Universal Display is a great fit by enabling on-screen mapping and documentation.

Customers rely on the 6M tractor for many different applications such as loader work, transport, baling, mowing, roadside mowing, snow removal, sugarcane harvest, etc. This requires an extensive transmission portfolio to support the unique requirements of the various applications. The 6M allows the customer to select the controls and speeds to best fit their applications. Operators will have the ability to select transmission solutions offering:

• Gear shift w/push buttons vs single speed levers
• Speeds ranging from 30k/h (19 mph) to 50k/h (31 mph).
• Creeper options with minimum ground speed of 0.27 km/h (0.17 mph)

PowrQuad PLUS transmission

PowerQuad PLUS transmission

PowrQuad PLUS transmissions feature a partial PowerShift technology. An operator selects a desired range using the single gearshift on the right hand console and the gears using the push buttons on the same handle. The PowrQuad PLUS has a declutch function to shift ranges without using the foot clutch pedal. By pressing the declutch button on the transmission shifting lever, it is possible to change the ranges up or down. For specialty uses like vegetable, orchard, peanuts, and other operations that need extremely slow speeds, creeper speeds are available with the PowrQuad PLUS transmission.

AutoQuad PLUS transmission

AUTO mode activation button

The AutoQuad PLUS transmission features all the benefits of a PowrQuad PLUS, with the ability to automatically shift four power shift gears depending on engine rotations per minute (rpm) and load. This allows the customer to select the desired range and allow the tractor to determine the optimal gear within that range. For specialty uses like vegetable, orchard, and other operations that need extremely slow speeds, creeper speeds are available with the AutoQuad PLUS transmission. Depending on the configuration, AutoQuad PLUS transmissions equipped with creeper gears have a minimum ground speed of 0.27 km/h (0.17 mph) and a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).

CommandQuad transmission

CommandQuad PLUS transmission

The CommandQuad PLUS maintains the impressive reliability of an AutoQuad transmission while enhancing operator convenience and productivity through increased automatic shifting capabilities. This transmission utilises push button control of ranges with a single lever and two operating modes – AUTO mode and manual mode:

• Manual mode: the operator can shift through speeds and ranges without clutching by moving the control lever forward, toward the + indicator, or backward, toward the - indicator.
• AUTO mode: the tractor shifts automatically at present shift point depending on engine load

Enhanced AutoPowr™ transmission – Infinite speed adjustment in all situations

AutoPowr/IVT transmission

IVT transmission control handle on 6M Tractor

Operators looking for a more comfortable, fuel efficient, and proven transmission can upgrade to an Infinitely Variable Transmission (AutoPowr™/IVT) system for any 6M tractor (not available for Tier 2 tractors). The IVT system utilises a combination of mechanical and hydrostatic power, providing stepless and continuous power across an infinitely variable range of speeds. The set speed wheel is quick and easy to adjust with the operator’s thumb to establish the maximum commanded forward or reverse speed in each speed band.