John Deere 6603 Specs ( 2002-2008 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Saltillo, Mexico / Original price was $34,870 in 2004 with 2WD |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 41.7 gal (157.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 19.5 qts (18.5 L) |
| Description | John Deere 6068T / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414 ci (6.8 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017 inches (0.432 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.013 inches (0.330 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Power | 112 hp (83.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter power | 4.2 hp (3.1 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 95 hp (70.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 305mm cerametalic dry disc |
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| Description | Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift range. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 61.2 qts (57.9 L) |
| Transmission | Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS) |
| Transmission type | 9-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. ComfortVantage Cab optional. |
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| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2750 psi (189.6 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 15 gpm (56.8 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 2 or 3 |
| Total flow | 15 gpm (56.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | mechanical lower-link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4828 lbs (2189 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 5,292 lbs (2400 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 925 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 65 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 58.7 to 80.4 inches (149 to 204 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 175 inches (444 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 104.1 inches (264 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 63.6 to 79.4 inches (161 to 201 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 171.6 inches (435 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 103.8 inches (263 cm) |
| Flanged rear axle | 65.8 inch length (1671 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Rear tread | 59.5 to 79.4 inches (151 to 201 cm) |
| Width | 73 inches (rear fenders) (185 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 104.1 inches (264 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 103.8 inches (263 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 8776 to 10252 pounds |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38 |
6603 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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6603 Serial Numbers
| 2002 | 1228 |
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| 2003 | 1486 |
| 2004 | 1908 |
| 2005 | 2363 |
| 2006 | 3178 |
| 2007 | 3986 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 6603 Height
| Cab | 78 inches (198 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Height (Folded ROPS) | 83.4 inches (211 cm) |
| Hood | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| ROPS | 110.7 inches (281 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 82.3 inches (209 cm) |
John Deere 6603 Weight
| 2WD Cab Shipping | 9658 lbs (4380 kg) |
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| 2WD ROPS Shipping | 8776 lbs (3980 kg) |
| 4WD Cab Shipping | 10252 lbs (4650 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS Shipping | 9361 lbs (4246 kg) |
References
| Description | 6003 Series published in 2005, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 6403 and 6603 Tractors (OMRE226033) published in 2009 |
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