Deutz-Fahr 6120, 6130 service schedule

Deutz-Fahr 6 Series · 2017–2020 (Eurol page)

Covers the Deutz-Fahr 6120, 6130 (Series 6 Agrotron, 4-cylinder).

Every maker's service job for the Deutz-Fahr 6120, 6130, counted in hours, with the oils, filters and parts each one needs. Add your tractor to Farmyard Workshop and it works out what's due from your hours and dates, and keeps the service history.

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Versions: 6120 (Deutz TCD 3.6 L04, Tier 4i); 6130 (FARMotion KE4TA)

Service intervals

JobWhen
Engine oil and filter changeevery 500 hours
Transmission and hydraulic oil and filters changeevery 1,000 hours or every year
Front differential oil changeevery 1,000 hours or every year
Front hub reduction oil changeevery 1,000 hours or every year
Coolant changeevery 2,000 hours or every 2 years

Service jobs and parts

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 500 hours

Eurol's advice page, quoting the maker's figures, gives the engine oil change at 500 hours, with a level check every 10 hours. Eurol shows a first change at 100 hours on the 6120 page. The oil and filter are changed together.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Air filter inner (safety) element1Genuine number per Sparex S.174314 (inner), listed for Agrotron 6120 and 6130.04163646
Fuel filter element1Genuine number per Sparex S.171024, listed for Agrotron 6120 and 6130. Changed at the engine service.04508928
Engine oil1Grade: check your handbook (the Eurol page names none). 6120: 8.5 L. 6130: 12 Lcheck your handbook
Engine oil filter1Genuine number not found in any source: check your handbook or parts bookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Warm the engine, stop it and put the tray under the sump. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain fully.
  2. Refit the plug with a good washer. Unscrew the old filter, wipe the sealing face, oil the new seal and screw the filter on by hand.
  3. Fill to the top mark on the dipstick, run for a few minutes, stop, check for leaks and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (20 L), Filter wrench, Funnel

Transmission and hydraulic oil and filters change

Transmission · every 1,000 hours or every year

Eurol shows 1,000 hours or 12 months, with a level check every 50 hours. The oil and its filters are changed together.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Transmission and hydraulic oil1Grade: check your handbook (the Eurol page names none). 6120: 50 L; 6130: 55 Lcheck your handbook
Transmission and hydraulic filters1Genuine number not found in any source: check your handbook or parts bookcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Warm the oil by working the tractor, park level, stop and lower all implements.
  2. Drain the oil from the drain plugs into a large tray, and change the filters as your handbook shows.
  3. Refill to the correct level with the engine off, run for a few minutes and recheck the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (100 L), Filter wrench, Funnel or pump

Front differential oil change

Front axle · every 1,000 hours or every year

Eurol shows 1,000 hours or 12 months, with a level check every 500 hours.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Front differential oil1Grade: check your handbook (the Eurol page names none). 6120: 6.5 L; 6130: 8.5 Lcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park level and warm the oil if you can.
  2. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain fully, then refit it.
  3. Refill through the filler or level plug to the correct level and check for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray, Funnel, Spanners

Front hub reduction oil change

Front axle · every 1,000 hours or every year

Eurol shows 1,000 hours or 12 months, with a level check every 500 hours.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Front hub reduction oil1Grade: check your handbook (the Eurol page names none). 6120: 3 L each; 6130: 4 L eachcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park level and warm the oil if you can.
  2. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain fully, then refit it.
  3. Refill through the filler or level plug to the correct level and check for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray, Funnel, Spanners

Coolant change

Cooling · every 2,000 hours or every 2 years

Eurol shows a coolant change at 2000 hours or 24 months. 15.5 L.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Coolant1Type: check your handbook. 15.5 L.check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Let the engine cool fully before opening the cap.
  2. Drain the radiator and block, flush, refit the drains and refill with the correct mix.
  3. Run to temperature, let it cool and top up.

Tools: Drain tray, Hose clamp pliers

Oils, fluids and capacities

SystemOil or specCapacity
Engine6120: Deutz TCD 3.6 L04 Tier 4i 4-cylinder. 6130: FARMotion KE4TA 4-cylinder
Engine oilCheck your handbook. Eurol's page gives no grade or spec.6120: 8.5 L. 6130: 12 L
Coolant15.5 L. Type: check your handbook.
Valve clearancesCheck your handbook.
Engine oilCheck your handbook6120: 8.5 L; 6130: 12 L
Transmission and hydraulics (electro-hydraulic)Check your handbook6120: 50 L; 6130: 55 L
Front hub reductions (each)Check your handbook6120: 3 L; 6130: 4 L
Front differentialCheck your handbook6120: 6.5 L; 6130: 8.5 L
Cooling systemCheck your handbook15.5 L

Specifications

Source typeLubricant-advisor data (Eurol, quoting the maker's figures); no operator's handbook read. Lower confidence.
NoteThis is the 6120/6130 of the 2017 Series 6 Agrotron, not the 6130 TTV (see deutz-fahr-6-series-ttv)

Fault codes: Deutz EMR4 engine codes (SPN / FMI)

Engine (Deutz EMR4 controller)

CodeMeaningWhat to do
SPN 91 / FMI 3, 4, 11Accelerator pedal sensor voltage high, low or fault unknownCheck the pedal plug; use hand throttle if safe and call your dealer.
SPN 94 / FMI 1Fuel low-pressure reading far too lowCheck fuel level and filter, and bleed. Call your dealer.
SPN 94 / FMI 3, 4Fuel low-pressure sensor voltage high / lowCheck the sensor plug; call your dealer.
SPN 97 / FMI 3, 4Water-in-fuel sensor voltage high / lowDrain the water separator; check the plug.
SPN 100 / FMI 1Oil pressure far too lowStop the engine at once. Check the oil level; do not run it if correct: call your dealer.
SPN 100 / FMI 0Oil pressure far above rangeCall your dealer.
SPN 100 / FMI 3, 4Oil pressure sensor voltage high / lowCheck the oil level and gauge; call your dealer.
SPN 102 / FMI 1Charge air (boost) pressure far too lowCheck the air filter and intake hoses for leaks.
SPN 102 / FMI 2, 3, 4Charge air pressure sensor erratic, voltage high or lowCheck the sensor plug; call your dealer.
SPN 105 / FMI 0Charge air temperature far too highClean the intercooler and radiator; reduce load.
SPN 105 / FMI 3, 4Charge air temperature sensor voltage high / lowCheck the plug; call your dealer.
SPN 110 / FMI 0Coolant temperature far too highStop and let the engine idle and cool; check coolant only when cool.
SPN 110 / FMI 3, 4Coolant temperature sensor voltage high / lowWatch the temperature gauge; call your dealer.
SPN 111 / FMI 1Coolant level far too lowStop; check the coolant level when cool and top up with the correct mix.
SPN 157 / FMI 3, 4Rail pressure sensor voltage high / lowCall your dealer.
SPN 168 / FMI 2, 3, 4Battery voltage erratic, too high or too lowCheck battery terminals and charging.
SPN 190 / FMI 0Engine speed far too high (overspeed)Ease off; stop if it continues. Call your dealer.
SPN 190 / FMI 2, 8, 12Engine speed sensor erratic, abnormal pulses or faultyCall your dealer.
SPN 1109 / FMI 2Engine protection system requested shutdownLet the engine shut down and check oil, coolant and fuel before restarting once.
SPN 3251 / FMI 0, 1Particulate filter (DPF) differential pressure above / below rangeRun a regeneration as the handbook describes; call your dealer if it returns.
SPN 639 / FMI 14CAN bus special instructionCall your dealer.

Parts list with genuine part numbers

Maker part numbers per site service schedule: 6120, 6130 (Series 6 Agrotron, 4-cylinder) (2017–2020 (Eurol page)); check serial range

Engine service

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Air filter inner (safety) element041636461Genuine number per Sparex S.174314 (inner), listed for Agrotron 6120 and 6130.
Fuel filter element045089281Genuine number per Sparex S.171024, listed for Agrotron 6120 and 6130. Changed at the engine service.

Sources

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