22” QA5 Cutting Units for a 100” total Width of Cut
3-wheel, smooth tire configuration with standard GRIP All-Wheel Drive
Passcode-protected TechControl display
Features may include:
18.4-kW (24.7-hp) Final Tier 4 (FT4) diesel engine offers plenty of power for mowing
Power starts with the engine, and the 6080A, 6500A, and 6700A PrecisionCut™ and 6080A and 6500A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers feature a 3-cylinder, 18.4-kW (24.7-hp ) diesel engine that has a strong reputation for power and performance. The engine is FT44 compliant, without the use of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) or diesel particulate filter (DPF) to lower up-front acquisition costs.
The engine provides power for undulating conditions, while also being able to power fairway tender conditioners and rear roller power brushes while running any reel combination.
The air-intake system is also designed to pull clean air from the front of the machine behind the operator's seat, rather than dirty air from the rear of the machine. This improves engine performance and efficiency during those hot, dusty times of the year.
Three-wheel stance and smooth tires for excellent maneuverability and after-cut appearance
The 6080A, 6500A, and 6700A PrecisionCut™ and 6080A, 6500A, and 8000A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers help to make fairways that look like greens a reality.
An innovative, smooth tire design minimizes compaction and tire marking, especially in turns, giving a look similar to that from a riding greens mower. The GRIP all-wheel drive traction system works in combination with the smooth tire design to give a greens-quality appearance without sacrificing traction.
These machines also excel at weight distribution, ensuring each tire sees an equal amount of weight over a large tire surface area for a ground pressure that is friendly to the surface of the turf.
This three-wheel stance is common with riding greens mowers in the market today. This provides an after-cut appearance that is so good it looks like the fairways were mowed by a greens mower. The three-wheel stance also excels in maneuverability, allowing for tight turning at the end of passes for increased productivity.
For those who prefer to use a treaded tire rather than a smooth tire, a fairway tread is also available through Parts.
TechControl display maximizes performance and uptime by allowing more control in operation and diagnostics
More control with the TechControl display with a large easy-to-read screen
Passcode-protected TechControl display enables quickly setting or changing mowing speed, turning speed, or transport speed to limit variations in performance by different operators.
Quickly adjust the mow or transport speed to make sure mow speed is what is needed for the changing conditions. The setting can be adjusted precisely using a speedometer app on a smartphone or global positioning system (GPS) device.
Use the TechControl to slow the machine during turns while mowing and protect against turf scuffing and aggressive turning operators.
The turn speed control engages when in mow and the cutting units are lifted for turns. Once the turn is made and the cutting units are lowered, the machine speed returns to the set mow speed.
The turn speed is a percentage of mow speed. When set to 100 percent, turn speed control is off or allows 100 percent of the mow speed in turns. Turn speed setting of 50 percent allows only 50 percent of the set mow speed to be reached during turns.
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McPherson, Kansas
2025
John Deere
PrecisionCut™ 6500A
Diesel Up to B20 compliant
Available
Mowing position: 284.6 cm (112 in.)
with ROPS: 217.3 cm (85.6 in.) | Construction 2.0 to 28.5 mm 0.078 to (1.125 in.)
Specifications
2025
John Deere
PrecisionCut™
6500A
Fairway Mowers
Liquid centrifugal pump; forward machine location for optimum cooling
Three
1.267 L (77.32 cu in.)
Indirect Inject
Maximum rated horsepower At 3000 rpm: 24.7 hp (18.4 kW)
United States and Canada Final Tier 4, EU Stage V
High idle 3200 rpm
2-stage dry element
Diesel Up to B20 compliant
Electric Switch on Command Arm
Forward/reverse: 2-pedal electronic control of eHydro system
Hydraulic power with double acting steering cylinder | tilt: Left Foot operated for easy adjustment
Hand throttle
Internal hydraulic wet disc brakes with dynamic braking through closed loop hydrostatic system
Electric Switch on Command Arm for Internal Wet Disk Brakes
Front drive: 26.5x14-12 smooth
Steering: 24x13-12 smooth
69 kPa (10 psi)
Ground speed: Mowing 0 to 12.8 km/h (0 to 8.0 mph) 4WD mow speed / Transport: 0 to 16.1 km/h (0 to 10.0 mph) / Reverse: 0 to 9.7 km/h (0 to 6.0 mph) | Frequency of clip (FOC Reels) OR Blade tip speed (decks): 11- Blade: 0.69 mm/km/h / 11- Blade: 0.044 in./mph / 7-Blade: 1.09 mm/km/h / 7-Blade: 0.069 in./mph
Drive: Axial piston, electronically controlled hydrostatic traction pump; dual gear pumps for steering, lift, mow, and charge
Quick Adjust QA5: 45.7 cm (18 in.) | Frequency of clip (FOC Reels) OR Blade tip speed (decks) Rollers Front and rear: 50.8 mm (2 in.) | Reel diameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.)
Total: 203 cm (80 in.)
with ROPS: 217.3 cm (85.6 in.) | Construction 2.0 to 28.5 mm 0.078 to (1.125 in.)
307.2 cm (121 in.)
Mowing position: 284.6 cm (112 in.)
217.5 cm (85.6 in.)
37.8 L (10 U.S. gal.)
45.4 L (12 U.S. gal.)
Cutting units lowered: 1072 kg (2358 lb)
Operator display: TechControl Display; Located on Command Arm; displays machine warnings, on-board electrical diagnostics; service timers on large easy to read screen; quick on the go settings for mow and transport speed; Turn Speed; Loadmatch™ and ON/OFF Cruise Control Use selection: all settings are pass code protected | storage: Cup holder; two-way radio; large operator storage located on left hand side of operator station | Cutting Units number: five
Mower: One-touch single handle
Suspension seat with seat belts and arm rest; fore/aft adjustment; weight and lumbar adjustment