Compare/John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 6515

John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 6515

Verdict: John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 6515

The John Deere 4040S and the John Deere 6515 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 115 hp. John Deere 6515 is the newer design (2003 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

With 18.4-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. 30 KPH transmission shown, 40 KPH option available.Reference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Engine

Fuel tank

140.0 LReference

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Engine

85.8 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

6.8 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

2300Reference

Torque

440.0 NmReference

474.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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85.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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82.0 kWReference

Engine (max)

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88.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IReference

Rated Power (net)

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82.0 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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85.8 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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88.0 kWReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Idle RPM

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845-2465Reference

Operating RPM

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1000-2300Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

Synchro-RangeReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

closed centerReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

175.1 barReference

Pump flow

96.1 lpmReference

54.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

IIIN/IIReference

Rear lift

4803 kgReference

6014 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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68.6 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

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51.9 LReference

4WD Hydraulic system

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54.9 LReference

2WD Capacity

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51.9 LReference

4WD Capacity

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54.9 LReference

Control

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mechanical top-link draft sensingReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2208Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5021 kgReference

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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

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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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4040S Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

Battery AH

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110Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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207.0 LReference

6515 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference

Speeds

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.