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John Deere 5115ML vs John Deere 6430 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 5115ML vs John Deere 6430 Premium
The John Deere 5115ML and the John Deere 6430 Premium 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 10,064 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 2007). 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
115 hp
115 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
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
With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Original price
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$80,911 (2010)Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emission control
Interim Tier IVReference
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
900-2300Reference
850-2460Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.9 LReference
60.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
29.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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65.8 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Compression
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19:1Reference
Operating RPM
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1500-2300Reference
Torque
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469.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
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
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Max power
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87.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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82.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
PowrReverserReference
John Deere IVTReference
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
74.6 kWReference
78.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
53.0 LReference
60.2 LReference
Type
open centerReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Capacity
53.0 LReference
60.2 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
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SCV flow
69.6 lpmReference
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Total flow
93.5 lpmReference
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Steering flow
23.8 lpmReference
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Steering press.
134.5 barReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/540EReference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
540E@1645Reference
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PTO (tested)
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87.0 kWReference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
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109.8 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3279 kgReference
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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85.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
151.4 LReference
181.7 LReference
Max capacity
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8997 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
230 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
3606 kgReference
10064 to 10474 poundsReference
Width
213 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
226 cmReference
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Shipping weight
3606 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
35 cmReference
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Front tire
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10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9R30Reference
Ag front
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12.4R24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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16.9R30Reference
Rear axle
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78 by 2555 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
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160 to 230 cmReference
Shipping
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4751 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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2249 kgReference
Max front axle
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5801 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5998 kgReference
5115ML Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
115Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging volts
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14Reference
Variants
6430
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basic tractorReference
John Deere 6430 Premium attachments
6430 Premium Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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25.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
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4887 kgReference
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.