John Deere 6130R service schedule

John Deere 6R series · 2015–2021 (TractorData, 6130R)

Covers the John Deere 6130R (also 6110R and 6120R), Final Tier 4.

Every maker's service job for the John Deere 6130R, 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: PowrQuad Plus or AutoQuad Plus transmission; AutoPowr IVT transmission

Service intervals

Job	When
Engine oil and filter change	every 500 hours or every year
Cab activated carbon kit (where fitted)	every 500 hours or every year
Fuel filters (primary and secondary)	every 500 hours
Transmission and hydraulic oil filters	every 500 hours
Front PTO oil filter (where fitted)	every 500 hours
Engine air filter elements	every 1,500 hours or every 2 years
Crankcase ventilation (OCV) filter	every 1,500 hours or every 2 years
Cab fresh air and recirculation filters	every 1,500 hours or every 2 years
Transmission and hydraulic oil change	every 1,500 hours
AdBlue (DEF) filter	every 4,500 hours or every 3 years
Coolant replacement	every 6,000 hours or every 6 years

Service jobs and parts

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 500 hours or every year

Deere's 6R FT4 sheet says change the oil and filter every 500 hours or once a year. The 500-hour interval only applies with Plus-50 II oil, a genuine filter and diesel under 15 ppm sulphur; otherwise change every 250 hours.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Engine oil	1	15W-40 (10W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 in colder weather). Plus-50 II, ≈16 L. Aztec Oils match: EMPROTEC EHPD 15W-40	check your handbook
Engine oil filter	1		RE504836

Step-by-step

Warm the engine, then park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements to the ground, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
Let it stand a few minutes. Hot oil and the exhaust after-treatment burn, so wear gloves.
Remove the sump plug and let the oil drain fully.
Remove the oil filter, check the old seal came off, and wipe the filter head clean.
Oil the new filter seal and fit it hand-tight as marked on the filter.
Refit the drain plug and fill with Plus-50 II to the full mark.
Run the engine for a minute, check for leaks, stop it and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (20 L), Filter wrench, Spanner for sump plug, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

Cab activated carbon kit (where fitted)

Cab · every 500 hours or every year

Carbon filters protect the driver when spraying. Deere says never clean them, and replace every 500 hours or 1 year, or with the engine primary air filter, whichever comes first.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Activated carbon kit	1		AL208648

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Open the cab filter covers and remove the carbon filters. Wear gloves and a mask; they may hold spray residue.
Bag the old filters and dispose of them as chemical waste.
Fit the new filters and check the covers seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask, Gloves

Fuel filters (primary and secondary)

Fuel · every 500 hours

Deere's sheet says replace both fuel filters every 500 hours. Common-rail injectors are easily damaged by dirt or water.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Primary fuel filter	1		DZ115389
Secondary fuel filter	1		DZ115390

Step-by-step

Stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels. Keep naked flames away.
Clean around both filters so dirt cannot get in.
Drain any water from the primary filter into a container.
Remove the old filters and fit the new ones with clean seals.
Prime the system as your handbook describes. Never crack open the high-pressure pipes on a common-rail engine.
Start the engine and check for leaks.

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

Transmission and hydraulic oil filters

Transmission · every 500 hours

Deere's sheet says change the transmission and hydraulic filters together after the first 100 hours, then every 500 hours. This is shorter than on the 6-cylinder 6R (750 hours).

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Hydraulic oil filter	1		AL169573
Transmission oil filter (PowrQuad Plus / AutoQuad Plus)	1		AL221066
Transmission oil filter (AutoPowr / IVT)	1	Instead of AL221066	AL206482
Hy-Gard for topping up	1	Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTO	check your handbook

Step-by-step

Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
With the engine off, work the spool valve and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure before opening anything.
Let hot oil cool before starting; it burns.
Clean around each filter, then remove both filters and catch the oil.
Fit new filters with oiled seals, hand-tight.
Start the engine, run it briefly, stop it and top up Hy-Gard to the correct level. Check both filters for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray, Filter wrench, Rags, Gloves

Front PTO oil filter (where fitted)

PTO · every 500 hours

Deere's sheet lists a separate front PTO oil filter, replaced every 500 hours.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Front PTO oil filter	1		DE30500

Step-by-step

Lower the front linkage and anything on it to the ground, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
Clean around the filter, remove it and catch the oil.
Fit the new filter with an oiled seal, hand-tight.
Run the front PTO briefly, stop, check for leaks and top up with Hy-Gard.

Tools: Drain tray, Filter wrench, Rags

Engine air filter elements

Engine · every 1,500 hours or every 2 years

Deere says replace the primary element every 1,500 hours or 2 years. The secondary element is replaced at every fourth primary change, or after 4,500 hours or 3 years, whichever comes first.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Primary air filter	1		AL215055
Secondary (safety) air filter	1	Only at every fourth primary change, or 4,500 h / 3 years	AL215054

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out. Never run the engine with the filter out.
Open the housing and take out the primary element.
Only remove the secondary element when it is due; never clean it.
Wipe the housing out with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
Fit the new element(s), check they seat evenly and close the housing.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

Crankcase ventilation (OCV) filter

Engine · every 1,500 hours or every 2 years

Deere's sheet says replace the open crankcase ventilation filter every 1,500 hours or 2 years. The number depends on whether the exhaust has a DOC only or a DOC with particulate filter.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
OCV filter, with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) only	1		DZ105796
OCV filter, with DOC and diesel particulate filter (DPF)	1	Instead of DZ105796	DZ105100

Step-by-step

Stop the engine, take the key out and let the engine cool.
Check which exhaust after-treatment you have so you buy the right filter.
Clean around the filter housing, remove the old filter and fit the new one with a clean seal.
Start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Spanners or filter wrench, Rags, Gloves

Cab fresh air and recirculation filters

Cab · every 1,500 hours or every 2 years

Deere says replace them every 1,500 hours or 2 years, or as required, or with the engine primary air filter, whichever comes first.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Cab fresh air filter	1		AL220527
Cab recirculation filter (with air con)	2	Without air con: L205372	L214634

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Open the filter covers and remove the elements.
Wear a dust mask. Tap the filters out gently if cleaning, or fit new ones if due.
Refit the covers and check they seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

Transmission and hydraulic oil change

Transmission · every 1,500 hours

John Deere's operator's manual (OMAL225926, 4-cylinder Final Tier 4 service list) says to replace the transmission and hydraulic oil and clean the intake screens in the 1500-hour service, repeated at every 1500 hours. Both the hydraulic and transmission oil filters are changed with the oil, and are also due at 100 hours (first change) and every 500 hours in between.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Hy-Gard oil	1	UTTO tractor transmission oil. ≈53 L PowrQuad Plus / AutoQuad Plus, ≈60 L IVT. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTO	check your handbook
Hydraulic oil filter	1	Change with the oil	AL169573
Transmission oil filter	1	AL221066, or AL206482 with IVT	check your handbook

Step-by-step

Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
With the engine off, work the spool valve and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
Let hot oil cool for a while, then drain it from the drain plugs.
Refit the plugs and fit new transmission and hydraulic filters.
Fill with Hy-Gard, run the engine, work the hydraulics through their full travel, lower everything and recheck the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (70 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Gloves

AdBlue (DEF) filter

Exhaust · every 4,500 hours or every 3 years

Deere's sheet lists a 'diesel exhaust filter' DZ114640, replaced every 4,500 hours or 3 years. The same number is the AdBlue line filter on the 6M sheet, so it is treated as the AdBlue filter here.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
AdBlue (DEF) filter	1		DZ114640

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and wait for the AdBlue system to purge before working on it.
Clean around the filter so dirt cannot get into the AdBlue system.
Replace the filter as your handbook describes. AdBlue corrodes metals, so wipe up spills with water.
Start the engine and check there are no warnings or leaks.

Tools: Spanners, Rags, Gloves

Coolant replacement

Cooling · every 6,000 hours or every 6 years

John Deere's operator's manual (OMAL225926) says replace the coolant and check the thermostat after 6 years or 6000 hours, whichever comes first, when Cool-Gard II is used. With Cool-Gard (the older type) it is 3 years or 3000 hours, and with another coolant 2 years or 2000 hours. Test the coolant with test strips every year.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Cool-Gard II coolant	1	≈22 L	check your handbook

Step-by-step

Only work on a cold engine. Open the cap slowly to let pressure out.
Drain the radiator and block into a tray. Dispose of old coolant properly.
Refit the plugs and fill with Cool-Gard II.
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

System	Oil or spec	Capacity
Engine	John Deere PowerTech 4.5 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel, Final Tier 4, with AdBlue (SCR)
Engine oil	John Deere Plus-50 II (viscosity for your climate: check your handbook)	≈16 L
Coolant	John Deere Cool-Gard II, ≈22 L
Valve clearances	Check your handbook. Valve clearance is not on Deere's filter sheet.
Transmission and hydraulics (shared), PowrQuad Plus or AutoQuad Plus	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈53 L
Transmission and hydraulics (shared), IVT	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈60 L
Extra with creeper	John Deere Hy-Gard	+1 L
Front axle housing, 2-piece axle (730/733/735)	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈5.4 L without TLS, ≈6.4 L with TLS
Front axle housing, 3-piece axle (M40LD/M40/M40HD)	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈7.2 L
Front final drives, each	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈0.8 L without brake, ≈1.4 L with brake (≈0.7 L M40HD with TLS)
AdBlue (DEF) tank	John Deere Diesel Exhaust Fluid / AdBlue	≈13 L
Air-con refrigerant	R134a	1,225–1,275 g, PAG oil 220 ml
Fuel tank	Diesel, ultra-low sulphur	≈195 L

Specifications


Engine power (6130R)	130 hp (96.9 kW) rated, 141 hp (105.1 kW) maximum
Rated engine speed	2,100 rpm
Rear linkage (6130R)	Category II; 2,937 kg (6,475 lb) at 610 mm
PTO (6130R)	540/1000 rpm independent
Weight (6130R)	5,100–5,470 kg (11,244–12,059 lb), depending on build
Tyre pressures	Check your handbook

Known problems

Shorter gearbox filter interval

On these 4-cylinder 6Rs the transmission and hydraulic filters are every 500 hours, not 750 as on the 6-cylinder 6R and the older 6030.

Two front axle types

The 2-piece (730/733/735) and 3-piece (M40 family) front axles take different amounts of oil. Check which you have before filling.

Earlier 6105R–6125R differ

The Interim Tier 4 6105R, 6115R and 6125R use different fuel filters (RE546336 and RE544394), a DPF (RE551147) and 750-hour gearbox filters. Check your serial number.

Six-cylinder 6Rs

The 6145R–6215R have their own entry (6155R).

Fault codes: What the FMI part of a Deere SPN/FMI code means (also used by New Holland and Case IH engines)

All electronic controllers (J1939)

Code	Meaning	What to do
FMI 00	Reading is far too high (most severe)	Treat as serious. Check the thing it names (temperature, pressure, speed) and stop if it is an engine or oil reading.
FMI 01	Reading is far too low (most severe)	Treat as serious. Check the level or pressure it names; stop if it is oil pressure or coolant.
FMI 02	Signal is erratic, noisy or not believable	Check the sensor plug and wiring for damage, water or a loose pin. If it stays, dealer.
FMI 03	Voltage too high or shorted to a power wire	Usually a wiring or sensor fault. Check the plug is fully home; otherwise dealer.
FMI 04	Voltage too low or shorted to ground	Usually a wiring or sensor fault, chafed wire or wet plug. Dealer if it stays.
FMI 05	Open circuit or current too low	Broken wire, unplugged connector or failed component. Check the plug; otherwise dealer.
FMI 06	Short circuit or current too high	Damaged wire or failed component pulling too much current. Dealer.
FMI 07	Mechanical part not responding or out of position	Something moved by the controller is stuck or not following. Dealer.
FMI 08	Signal frequency or pulse width wrong	Speed or position sensor signal is wrong. Check the sensor plug and wiring; dealer.
FMI 09	Signal arriving too slowly, late or missing	A message or sensor update has stopped. Check connectors; dealer.
FMI 10	Signal changing too fast	Signal is jumping abnormally. Check connectors; dealer.
FMI 11	Fault present, cause not identified	Dealer.
FMI 12	Controller or device itself has failed	Dealer. Do not keep clearing the code.
FMI 13	Out of calibration	The sensor or control needs calibrating. Dealer.
FMI 14	Special instruction (meaning set by the maker)	Look up the exact SPN/FMI pair; dealer.
FMI 15	Reading a little too high (least severe warning)	Early warning. Find the cause before it gets worse.
FMI 16	Reading too high (moderately severe warning)	Warning level. Find the cause now and ease off the work.
FMI 17	Reading a little too low (least severe warning)	Early warning. Find the cause before it gets worse.
FMI 18	Reading too low (moderately severe warning)	Warning level. Check levels now and ease off the work.
FMI 19	Data link (CAN bus) error between controllers	Check battery terminals and plugs; dealer if it stays.
FMI 31	The named condition exists (used as an on/off flag)	Read the SPN description to see what condition is flagged.

Fault codes: Controller names in 6M/6R/7R/8R fault codes

Meaning of the 3-letter controller in a Deere code

Code	Meaning	What to do
ECU	Engine control unit	The SPN.FMI after it says which engine sensor or circuit; note it for your dealer.
TCU / PTA / TIA / UIC	AutoPowr / IVT transmission control	A fault here can limit drive; note the code, dealer.
PTQ / TIQ	PowrQuad transmission control	Note the code; dealer.
PTP	PowerShift transmission control	Note the code; dealer.
EPC	PowrQuad PLUS / AutoQuad transmission control	Note the code; dealer.
PLC / PL1-PL4	Electronic park lock	Chock the wheels; dealer.
CCU	Chassis control: fuel level, iTEC, alarms, diff lock, rear PTO, filter restriction	Note the code and which warning also shows.
BCU	Basic tractor functions and rear hitch	Note the code; dealer.
HCC / HV1	Hitch control / hitch valve	Hitch may not lift: lower it and call dealer.
SCC / SCO / SIC / SV1-SV7	Selective control valve (remote) controllers	Remotes may not respond: dealer.
RPT / PTF / PAP	Rear PTO / front PTO / PTO speed control	Disengage PTO; dealer.
SFA / TSC / CSC	Suspended front axle / cab suspension controllers	Suspension may be locked out: dealer.
SSU / XMC / XSC	AutoTrac steering controllers	Steer manually; dealer.
DTI / VTV / VTI / PDU / UIM	Display units and keyboards	Restart; dealer if the screen faults.
ICC / BIF	Instrument cluster / basic informator	Dealer if gauges fail.
ETC / ATC / HTC	Heater / A-C climate controllers	Comfort only.
ICA	Vehicle security software	Dealer if the key/immobiliser faults.
JDL	JDLink telematics	No effect on driving.
TEC / TEI	ISOBUS tractor equipment interface	Check the implement plug; dealer.
ASU / ACU / AIC / OIC	Seat / armrest / operator controls	Check seat and armrest connectors.
CLC / VLC / RLC / FCC / CSM / CRU / DSM	Load centres, lights/wipers, radio and switch modules	Check fuses first; dealer.
GM1 / GM2	Used only during software updates	Dealer.

Repair guides

AdBlue and exhaust after-treatment warnings: owner checks (Specialist, 30 minutes for checks): AdBlue (DEF) or exhaust warnings on the dash, engine power reduced, or warnings after filling the AdBlue tank.

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

Parts list with genuine part numbers

John Deere 6130R (also 6110R and 6120R), Final Tier 4 - maker filter/service sheets and parts lists already cited on the site entry; serial splits are in the row notes

Cab

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Activated carbon kit	AL208648	1
Cab fresh air filter	AL220527	1
Cab recirculation filter (with air con)	L214634	2	Without air con: L205372

Engine service

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Engine oil filter	RE504836	1
Primary air filter	AL215055	1
Secondary (safety) air filter	AL215054	1	Only at every fourth primary change, or 4,500 h / 3 years
OCV filter, with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) only	DZ105796	1

Fuel

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Primary fuel filter	DZ115389	1
Secondary fuel filter	DZ115390	1
OCV filter, with DOC and diesel particulate filter (DPF)	DZ105100	1	Instead of DZ105796
AdBlue (DEF) filter	DZ114640	1

PTO

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Front PTO oil filter	DE30500	1

Transmission and hydraulics

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Hydraulic oil filter	AL169573	1
Transmission oil filter (PowrQuad Plus / AutoQuad Plus)	AL221066	1
Transmission oil filter (AutoPowr / IVT)	AL206482	1	Instead of AL221066

Sources

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