Compare/John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 5115ML

John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 5115ML

Verdict: John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 5115ML

The John Deere 4040S and the John Deere 5115ML are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 115 hp. John Deere 5115ML is the lighter machine (3,606 kg vs 5,021 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5115ML is the newer design (2012 vs 1981). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

115 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear shifts and ranges C/D shifts are synchronized. Power shuttle shifting.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

140.0 LReference

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Engine

85.8 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

85.8 kWReference

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Compression

16.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

440.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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85.8 kWReference

Emission control

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Interim Tier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

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85.8 kWReference

Idle RPM

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900-2300Reference

Oil capacity

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12.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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18.9 LReference

Transmission

Synchro-RangeReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

closed centerReference

open centerReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

96.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

4803 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540EReference

PTO (claimed)

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74.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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53.0 LReference

Capacity

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53.0 LReference

Valves

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3 to 5Reference

SCV flow

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69.6 lpmReference

Total flow

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93.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.8 lpmReference

Steering press.

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134.5 barReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1645Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5021 kgReference

3606 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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Ag front

11.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

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Length

458 cmReference

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Width

243 cmReference

213 cmReference

Height (cab)

291 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

313 cmReference

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Shipping weight

5021 kgReference

3606 kgReference

Rear tread

152 to 235 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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230 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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226 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

4040S Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

120Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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151.4 LReference

5115ML Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.