Compare/John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 6115M

John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 6115M

Verdict: John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 6115M

The John Deere 4040S and the John Deere 6115M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 115 hp. John Deere 4040S is the lighter machine (5,021 kg vs 5,210 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6115M holds more fuel (219.6 L vs 140.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6115M is the newer design (2013 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

Drawbar performanceReference

Original price

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$95,721 (2014 AutoQuad Cab 4WD )Reference

Differential lock

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limit-slip front (4WD)Reference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

140.0 LReference

219.6 LReference

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

16.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

440.0 NmReference

518.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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85.8 kWReference

Engine (max)

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88.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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67.5 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference

Rated Power (gross)

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85.8 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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88.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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high pressure common railReference

Oil capacity

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52.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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22.1 LReference

Max power

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67.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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1566.7 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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173.3 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16.1:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Synchro-RangeReference

AutoQuad PlusReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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3 Planetary gear reductionReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

closed centerReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

96.1 lpmReference

113.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IIINReference

Rear lift

4803 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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70.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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1566.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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51.9 LReference

Capacity

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51.9 LReference

Rear valves

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1 to 3Reference

Mid valves

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2 or 3 (optional)Reference

SCV flow

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79.9 lpmReference

Control

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electrohydraulic load sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2833 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. IIReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1932Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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78.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

5021 kgReference

5210 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

460/85R34 (2WD)Reference

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

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Height (cab)

291 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

313 cmReference

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Shipping weight

5021 kgReference

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Rear tread

152 to 235 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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258 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 380/85R24. Rear: 460/85R34 (4WD)Reference

Max weight

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8700 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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51 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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78 by 2555 mmReference

Front tread

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153 to 204 cmReference

4040S Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

150 (optional)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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219.5 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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16.9 qtsReference

John Deere 6115M attachments

6115M Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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23.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4757 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Drawbar category

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Cat. IIReference

Rear Axle Type

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Flange | BarReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Display

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Performance Monitor, Several Settings can be adjustedReference

Radio

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Radio Available ex factoryReference

Country of manufacturer

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GermanyReference

Power

Rated Power

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115 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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95 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@1,932 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 valvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IIINReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electrohydraulic load sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Front axle clearance

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52 cmReference

Overall weight

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5,210 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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std - 460/85R34 (2WD) |opt - 460/85R34 (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel Type

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std - 10.00-16 (2WD) | opt - 380/85R24. (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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60.4 to 80.4 (2WD) inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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TRUEReference

Cab glass area

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4.79 mReference

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.