Compare/John Deere 5315 vs John Deere 6120

John Deere 5315 vs John Deere 6120

Verdict: John Deere 5315 vs John Deere 6120

The John Deere 5315 and the John Deere 6120 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 67 hp. John Deere 6120 is the lighter machine (4,241 kg vs 6,504 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6120 holds more fuel (113.9 L vs 79.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5315 is the newer design (2003 vs 2002). 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

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

67 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

AgritaliaReference

John DeereReference

With 16.9R30 rear tiresReference

Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$36,000 (2007)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Variants

5315

utilityReference

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6120

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utility chassisReference

5315F

narrowReference

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5315V

narrow low-profileReference

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6120L

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low-profile chassisReference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

113.9 LReference

Engine

49.6 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

49.6 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Compression

17.2:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

Torque

235.0 NmReference

347.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1500Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.8 kWReference

3.0 kWReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

13.6 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

50.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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39.9 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Idle RPM

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845-2465Reference

Operating RPM

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1000-2300Reference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Max power

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39.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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49.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Oil type

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JD HyGardReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

131.0 barReference

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Pump flow

41.3 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

24.6 lpmReference

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Steering press.

186.2 barReference

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Rear Type

2/1Reference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2447 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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53.9 kWReference

Type

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partial power shiftReference

Valves

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4Reference

Rear lift

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2152 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2185Reference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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51.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

6504 to 6768 poundsReference

4241 kgReference

Length

342 cmReference

413 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Shipping

3069 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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240 cmReference

Front tire

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10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)Reference

Min Width

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156 cmReference

Height

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249 cmReference

Operating weight

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4241 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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49 cmReference

Front tread

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151 to 201 cmReference

Rear tread

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160 to 241 cmReference

5315 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of tractor frame above front axle.Reference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

60 (with cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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Charging volts

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14Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

4500 kgReference

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Speeds

6120 Serial Numbers

Test results

Fuel use

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16.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3354 kgReference

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.