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John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 6M 115

Verdict: John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 6M 115

The John Deere 4040S and the John Deere 6M 115 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4040S leads on rated power with 115 hp against 114 hp. John Deere 4040S is the lighter machine (5,021 kg vs 13,007 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6M 115 holds more fuel (174.9 L vs 140.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6M 115 is the newer design (2024 vs 1981). In short: choose the John Deere 4040S for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6M 115 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 4040S Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6M 115 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
115 hp
114 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
140.0 LReference
174.9 LReference
Engine
85.8 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
85.8 kWReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Torque
440.0 NmReference
537.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
18.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
85.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
126.0 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
85.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
126.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Synchro-RangeReference
AutoPowr IVTReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
closed centerReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
96.1 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIIN/IIReference
Rear lift
4803 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
65.6 kWReference
Rear valves
0 to 3Reference
Mid valves
2 to 4Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3597 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
3297 kgReference
Engine RPM
1000@1969Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Weight
5021 kgReference
6250 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
Length
458 cmReference
429 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
245 cmReference
Height (cab)
291 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
313 cmReference
Shipping weight
5021 kgReference
5899 kgReference
Rear tread
152 to 235 cmReference
Wheelbase
240 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
18.4R-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 380/85R24. Rear: 460/85R34Reference
Height
279 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
4040S Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
250Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
John Deere 6M 115 attachments
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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.

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