John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 5115R
Verdict: John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 5115R
The John Deere 4040S and the John Deere 5115R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 115 hp. John Deere 5115R is the lighter machine (4,300 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 5115R holds more fuel (177.9 L vs 140.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5115R is the newer design (2017 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.
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.