Compare/John Deere 5615 vs John Deere 70C

John Deere 5615 vs John Deere 70C

Verdict: John Deere 5615 vs John Deere 70C

The John Deere 5615 and the John Deere 70C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 70C is the lighter machine (2,049 kg vs 5,732 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5615 holds more fuel (94.6 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 70C is the newer design (2005 vs 2001). 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

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

GoldiniReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Variants

5615F

narrowReference

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5615V

narrow low-profileReference

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5615HC

High CropReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

94.6 LReference

50.0 LReference

Engine

67.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 0Reference

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Power

67.5 kWReference

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Compression

17.0:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Torque

337.1 NmReference

211.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1400Reference

Starter power

2.5 kWReference

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Oil capacity

8.0 LReference

35.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.8 LReference

9.0 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier 0Reference

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Engine torque at rated speed

112.8 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

17.6:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

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forward and reverse options

Gear : 9F and 3RReference

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Wheel Drive

2 WD | 4 WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

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Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

39.0 lpmReference

Total flow

85.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

2/1Reference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

1450 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/540EReference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

540E@1874Reference

Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2300 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

227 cmReference

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Weight

5732 to 6151 poundsReference

2049 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

260/70R14Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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Length

351 cmReference

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Width

174 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

2600 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2790 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Steering wheel

169 cmReference

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Rear tire

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360/70R24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 260/70R14. Rear: 360/70R24Reference

5615 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the John Deere 5615 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

55Reference

Battery CCA

550Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

27FReference

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Total cold cranking amps

550 ampsReference

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John Deere 5615 Height

2WD Hood

152 cmReference

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4WD Hood

159 cmReference

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ROPS

248 cmReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

MexicoReference

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Capacities

Capacity

276 ciReference

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Crankcase oil volume

8.5 qtsReference

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Power

Max Power

90.5 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

70 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

22.5 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

Open CenterReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.6 gpm (15.9 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 2/1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

248.2 cmReference

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Overall Length

351 cmReference

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Overall Width

174.5 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

2WD :18.3 inches | 4WD : 15.4 inchesReference

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Overall weight

2,790 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

2WD : 16.9-30 | 4WD : 16.9-30Reference

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Front Wheel Type

2WD : 7.50-16.| 4WD :12.4-24.Reference

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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.