John Deere 6110M / 6120M / 6130M service schedule

John Deere 6M series · MY18 Final Tier 4 build (Deere sheets April 2021 and April 2022). Years: check your handbook

Every maker's service job for the John Deere 6110M / 6120M / 6130M, 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: Standard build; With front PTO; 2-piece front axle (730, 733, 735); 3-piece front axle (735 M40LD, 740 M40, 745 M40HD)

Service intervals

JobWhen
Engine oil and filter changeevery 500 hours or every year
Fuel filters (primary and final)every 500 hours
Transmission and hydraulic filtersevery 500 hours
Front PTO oil filter (where fitted)every 500 hours
Engine air filter, primary (outer) elementevery 1,500 hours or every 2 years
Crankcase ventilation filterevery 1,500 hours or every 2 years
Cab recirculation filtersevery 1,500 hours or every 2 years
Cab fresh-air filtersevery 1,500 hours or every 2 years
Engine air filter, secondary (safety) elementevery 4,500 hours or every 3 years
AdBlue (DEF) pump filter and line filterevery 4,500 hours or every 3 years
Transmission and hydraulic oil and filter changewhen needed
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)when needed
Front axle and final drive oil changewhen needed
Coolant replacementwhen needed

Service jobs and parts

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 500 hours or every year

John Deere says change the oil and filter after the first 100 hours, then every 500 hours or once a year. The 500-hour interval only applies with Plus-50 II oil, a genuine John Deere filter and diesel with less than 15 ppm sulphur; otherwise change every 250 hours.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Engine oil115W-40 (10W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 in colder weather). Plus-50 II, ≈16 L with filter. Aztec Oils match: EMPROTEC EHPD 15W-40check your handbook
Engine oil filter1RE504836
Step-by-step
  1. Warm the engine, park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and any implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
  2. Let it stand a few minutes. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
  3. Remove the sump plug and let the oil drain fully.
  4. Remove the filter, check the old seal came off, and wipe the filter head clean.
  5. Oil the new filter seal and fit it hand-tight as marked on the filter.
  6. Refit the plug and fill with Plus-50 II to the full mark.
  7. Run the engine for a minute, check for leaks, stop it and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (30 L), Filter wrench, Spanner for sump plug, Funnel, Gloves, Rags

Fuel filters (primary and final)

Fuel · every 500 hours

John Deere says replace both fuel filters every 500 hours. Clean fuel matters on a common-rail engine.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Primary fuel filter1DZ115389
Final fuel filter1DZ115390
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels. Keep naked flames away.
  2. Clean around both filters before opening anything.
  3. Drain any water from the primary filter bowl into a container.
  4. Remove the old filters and fit the new ones with clean seals.
  5. Prime the system as your handbook describes. Never crack open the high-pressure pipes on a common-rail engine.
  6. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Container for fuel, Filter wrench, Rags, Gloves

Transmission and hydraulic filters

Transmission · every 500 hours

John Deere says replace the transmission oil filter and the hydraulic oil filter after the first 100 hours, then after the first 500 hours and every 500 hours, always as a pair. The sheet gives no oil change interval, so this is a filter-only task.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Transmission oil filter1AL221066
Hydraulic oil filter1Deere's April 2022 parts guide lists AL232896; its April 2021 sheets list AL169573 (the earlier number). Check which fits your pumpAL232896
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
  2. With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
  3. Let hot oil cool before starting; it burns.
  4. Clean around each filter, remove it and catch the oil.
  5. Fit the new filters with oiled seals.
  6. Run the engine briefly, stop, check for leaks and top up with Hy-Gard.

Tools: Drain tray, Filter wrench, Rags, Gloves

Front PTO oil filter (where fitted)

PTO · every 500 hours

John Deere says replace the front PTO oil filter every 500 hours.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Front PTO oil filter1DE30500
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine, take the key out, lower the front linkage and chock the wheels.
  2. Clean around the filter cover and remove it, catching the oil.
  3. Fit the new element with its seals and refit the cover.
  4. Run the PTO briefly, stop, check for leaks and check the oil level.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanners, Rags, Gloves

Engine air filter, primary (outer) element

Engine · every 1,500 hours or every 2 years

John Deere says replace the primary air filter every 1,500 hours or 2 years, whichever comes first, or when the restriction message shows on the display. Change the cab filters at the same time.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Primary air filter1AL215055
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine and take the key out. Never run the engine with the filter out.
  2. Open the housing and take out the primary element. Leave the secondary element in place.
  3. Wipe the housing out with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
  4. Fit the new element, check it seats evenly and close the housing.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

Crankcase ventilation filter

Engine · every 1,500 hours or every 2 years

The crankcase breather filter stops oil mist being blown out of the engine. John Deere says replace it every 1,500 hours or 2 years, whichever comes first.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Crankcase ventilation filter1DZ105100
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine, take the key out and let the engine cool.
  2. Clean around the filter housing, remove the cover and take out the old element.
  3. Fit the new element with its seal and refit the cover.
  4. Run the engine and check for oil leaks around the housing.

Tools: Spanners or screwdriver, Rags

Cab recirculation filters

Cab · every 1,500 hours or every 2 years

John Deere says replace the two cab recirculation filters every 1,500 hours or 2 years, whichever comes first, or with the primary air filter. The activated carbon kit is never cleaned and is replaced every 500 hours or yearly.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Cab recirculation filter2With air conditioningL214634
Cab recirculation filter2Without air conditioningL152026
Activated carbon kit (optional)1Never cleaned; replace every 500 hours or yearlyAL158986
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
  2. Open the filter covers and remove the elements, wearing a dust mask.
  3. Fit new filters the right way round and check the covers seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

Cab fresh-air filters

Cab · every 1,500 hours or every 2 years

John Deere says replace both cab fresh-air filters every 1,500 hours or 2 years, whichever comes first, or with the primary air filter. Change them sooner in dusty work.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Cab fresh-air filter2AL225552
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
  2. Open the filter covers and remove the elements, wearing a dust mask.
  3. Fit new filters the right way round and check the covers seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

Engine air filter, secondary (safety) element

Engine · every 4,500 hours or every 3 years

John Deere says replace the secondary element at every fourth primary change, or after 4,500 hours or 3 years, whichever comes first.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Secondary air filter1AL215054
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
  2. Remove the primary element, then the secondary element, without letting dirt fall into the intake.
  3. Fit the new secondary element straight away, then refit or renew the primary.
  4. Close the housing and check the clips.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

AdBlue (DEF) pump filter and line filter

Exhaust · every 4,500 hours or every 3 years

John Deere says replace the AdBlue injection pump filter and the AdBlue line filter every 4,500 hours or 3 years. A blocked filter starves the dosing system and can cut engine power.

PartQtyNotesPart number
AdBlue (DEF) line filter1DZ110513
AdBlue (DEF) injection pump filter1DZ114640
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine, take the key out and let the exhaust and dosing system cool.
  2. Clean around the pump filter cap so no dirt gets in. AdBlue crystallises and is corrosive, so wear gloves.
  3. Remove the old filters and fit the new ones as your handbook shows.
  4. Rinse any spilt AdBlue off with water.
  5. Top up the tank with clean AdBlue only and check the display for warnings after starting.

Tools: Filter cap tool (check your handbook), Rags, Gloves, Container

Transmission and hydraulic oil and filter change

Transmission · when needed

John Deere's sheet gives the oil quantity but not the oil change interval, so check your handbook. Both filters are always changed with the oil.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Hy-Gard oil1UTTO tractor transmission oil. ≈52 L, plus 1 L with creeper (see fluids). Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTOcheck your handbook
Transmission oil filter1AL221066
Hydraulic oil filter1April 2022 guide AL232896; April 2021 sheets AL169573AL232896
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
  2. With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
  3. Let hot oil cool for a while, then drain it from the drain plugs.
  4. Refit the plugs and fit the new filters.
  5. Fill with Hy-Gard, run the engine, work the hydraulics through their full travel, lower everything and recheck the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (100 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Gloves

Diesel particulate filter (DPF)

Exhaust · when needed

John Deere's April 2021 sheets say replace the diesel particulate filter within 250 hours after the exhaust filter and warning light show on the display. There is no hours interval, so it is on demand.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Diesel particulate filter1RE566731
Step-by-step
  1. Let regenerations finish when the display asks; do not switch off mid-regeneration unless you have to.
  2. When the exhaust filter and warning light show on the display, book the replacement with a John Deere dealer within 250 hours.
  3. Never work near the exhaust until it has cooled; it runs very hot, especially after a regeneration.

Tools: Dealer service tool

Front axle and final drive oil change

Front axle · when needed

The front axle has its own Hy-Gard in the housing and both final drives. John Deere's sheet gives the quantities but not the interval, so check your handbook.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Hy-Gard1UTTO tractor transmission oil. 2-piece axle: housing ≈6.4 L (with TLS) or ≈5.4 L (without), each final drive ≈0.8 L (without brake) or ≈1.4 L (with brake). 3-piece axle: housing ≈7.2 L, final drives ≈0.7–1.4 L each (see fluids). Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTOcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park on level ground, lower implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
  2. Turn the wheels so each final-drive plug is in the drain position your handbook shows.
  3. Drain the housing and both final drives.
  4. Refit the drain plugs and fill each to its level plug with Hy-Gard.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanners, Oil pump or squeeze bottle

Coolant replacement

Cooling · when needed

Cool-Gard II protects against liner pitting, corrosion and frost but wears out. John Deere's sheet gives the quantity but not the interval, so check your handbook and test the coolant every year.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Cool-Gard II coolant1≈22 Lcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Only work on a cold engine. Open the cap slowly to let pressure out.
  2. Drain the radiator and block into a tray. Dispose of old coolant properly.
  3. Refit the plugs and fill with Cool-Gard II.
  4. Run the engine to working temperature with the heater on, let it cool and top up.

Tools: Drain tray, Hose, Coolant test strips

Oils, fluids and capacities

SystemOil or specCapacity
EngineJohn Deere PowerTech turbo diesel, common rail, with AdBlue (SCR) and DPF (engine size: check your handbook)
Engine oilJohn Deere Plus-50 II (viscosity for your climate: check your handbook)≈16 L (crankcase, Deere sheet)
CoolantJohn Deere Cool-Gard II, ≈22 L
Valve clearancesCheck your handbook. Not in John Deere's filter sheet.
Transmission and hydraulics (shared)John Deere Hy-Gard≈52 L; +1 L with creeper
Front axle housing, 2-piece axleJohn Deere Hy-Gard≈6.4 L with TLS, ≈5.4 L without
Front axle housing, 3-piece axleJohn Deere Hy-Gard≈7.2 L
Front final drives, each side, 2-piece axleJohn Deere Hy-Gard≈0.8 L without brake, ≈1.4 L with brake
Front final drives, each side, 3-piece axleJohn Deere Hy-Gard≈0.8 L without brake (≈0.7 L on the M40HD axle), ≈1.4 L with brake (≈1.2 L on the M40HD axle)
Front PTO (where fitted)John Deere Hy-Gard≈2.6 L
Fuel tankDiesel≈195 L
AdBlue (DEF) tankJohn Deere Diesel Exhaust Fluid / AdBlue≈13 L
Air conditioningR134a1,225–1,275 g

Specifications

Models6110M, 6120M, 6130M
EmissionsFinal Tier 4 sheet used here; UK Stage V tractors may differ (check which yours is)
Tyre pressuresCheck your handbook

Known problems

Hydraulic filter number

Deere's April 2021 sheets list AL169573; the April 2022 parts guide lists AL232896. Check which fits your pump.

Which 6120M entry

The separate 6120M entry is Deere's MY20 build (17 L oil, 60 L transmission). This one is the MY18 build (16 L oil, 52 L transmission). Check your serial number.

Repair guides

The full step-by-step guides are in Farmyard Workshop once you add your tractor.

Parts list with genuine part numbers

John Deere 6110M / 6120M / 6130M - maker filter/service sheets and parts lists already cited on the site entry; serial splits are in the row notes

Cab

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Cab recirculation filterL2146342With air conditioning
Cab recirculation filterL1520262Without air conditioning
Activated carbon kit (optional)AL1589861Never cleaned; replace every 500 hours or yearly
Cab fresh-air filterAL2255522

Engine service

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Engine oil filterRE5048361
Primary air filterAL2150551
Secondary air filterAL2150541
Crankcase ventilation filterDZ1051001

Fuel

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Primary fuel filterDZ1153891
Final fuel filterDZ1153901
AdBlue (DEF) line filterDZ1105131
AdBlue (DEF) injection pump filterDZ1146401
Diesel particulate filterRE5667311

PTO

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Front PTO oil filterDE305001

Transmission and hydraulics

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Transmission oil filterAL2210661
Hydraulic oil filterAL2328961Deere's April 2022 parts guide lists AL232896; its April 2021 sheets list AL169573 (the earlier number). Check which fits your pump

Sources

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