Compare/John Deere 5115R vs John Deere 6430 Premium

John Deere 5115R vs John Deere 6430 Premium

Verdict: John Deere 5115R vs John Deere 6430 Premium

The John Deere 5115R 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 5115R is the lighter machine (4,300 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 5115R is the newer design (2017 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

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

Eight power-shift gears (1-8) in four ranges (A-D) with power shuttle.Reference

With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic frontReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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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

Fuel tank

177.9 LReference

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Engine (gross)

85.8 kWReference

Engine (max)

93.2 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Stage IIIBReference

Tier IIIReference

Emission control

exhaust-gas recirculation, diesel oxidation catalyst, and diesel particulate filterReference

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

85.8 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

93.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common railReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Operating RPM

1650-2200Reference

1500-2300Reference

Torque

502.1 NmReference

469.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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65.8 kWReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Idle RPM

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850-2460Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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60.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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29.1 LReference

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

Command8Reference

John Deere IVTReference

Gears

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

eight-speed power shiftReference

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Rear valves

4Reference

2 to 4Reference

Mid valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

117.0 lpmReference

109.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

IIIN/II (optional)Reference

Control

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3080 kgReference

3279 kgReference

Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift (at ends)

2854 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

optionalReference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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78.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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87.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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60.2 LReference

Capacity

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60.2 LReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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85.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

240 cmReference

Weight

4300 kgReference

10064 to 10474 poundsReference

Front tire

480/65R24Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

540/65R38Reference

16.9R30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 480/65R24. Rear: 540/65R38Reference

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Length

365 cmReference

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Width

215 cmReference

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Height

269 cmReference

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Shipping weight

4300 kgReference

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Max weight

8600 kgReference

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Front axle

Suspended 4WDReference

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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

John Deere 5115R attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

115Reference

Battery CCA

550Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

6430

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basic tractorReference

Capacities

Fuel

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181.7 LReference

Max capacity

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8997 kgReference

John Deere 6430 Premium attachments

6430 Premium Serial Number Location

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.