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John Deere 6115R vs John Deere 6430 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 6115R vs John Deere 6430 Premium
The John Deere 6115R 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 6115R is the lighter machine (5,849 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 6115R 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
With 16.9R30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward. 50 km/h version shown, 40 km/h only affects gear F4.Reference
With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Original price
$119,736 (2014 IVT 4WD )Reference
$80,911 (2010)Reference
Differential lock
hydraulic rear lockReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
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Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
219.5 LReference
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Engine (gross)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
62.2 kWReference
65.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Interim Tier 4Reference
Tier IIIReference
Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Fuel system
high pressure common railReference
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Air cleaner
dual stage dryReference
dual dry elementReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
850-2250Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1300-2100Reference
1500-2300Reference
Torque
538.3 NmReference
469.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
3.0 kWReference
Intake valve clearance
0.480 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.706 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Max power
62.2 kWReference
87.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
71.1 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
4 cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,100 RPMReference
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Emissions compliance
Interim Tier 4 | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
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Engine torque at rated speed
180.1 kgReference
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Bore and stroke
4.19x5.00 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Compression
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19:1Reference
Oil capacity
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60.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
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29.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
AutoPowr IVTReference
John Deere IVTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
Power QuadReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
70.1 kWReference
78.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
81.9 kWReference
87.0 kWReference
Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Pump flow
113.6 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
SCV flow
99.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
2/3NReference
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
Control
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2531 kgReference
3279 kgReference
Drawbar
Category 2 swinging drawbar with hammerstrapReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
PermaClutch II hydraulic wet discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
81.0 kWReference
85.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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60.2 LReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
258 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
5849 kgReference
10064 to 10474 poundsReference
Front tire
12.4R24Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9R30 (4WD)Reference
16.9R30Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 16.9R30 (4WD)Reference
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Length
454 cmReference
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Width
255 cmReference
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Height (cab)
288 cmReference
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Operating weight
5849 kgReference
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Front axle
Triple-Link SuspensionReference
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Optional rack-and-pinion axle rear axle
78 by 2555 mmReference
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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 6115R attachments
6115R Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on right side of main tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
115Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
154Reference
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Charging volts
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14Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
25.4 l/hourReference
25.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
5794 kgReference
4887 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
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Cruise control
AvailableReference
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SCV control
JoystickReference
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Drawbar category
Category 2 swinging drawbar with hammerstrapReference
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Rear Axle Type
Flange | Rack and Pinion (optional)Reference
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Front Axle Type
Triple-Link SuspensionReference
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ISOBUS ready
TRUEReference
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Country of manufacturer
GermanyReference
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Capacities
Capacity
276 ciReference
60.2 LReference
Fuel
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181.7 LReference
Max capacity
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8997 kgReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
16 ValvesReference
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Hydraulics Type
Load-Sensing Pressure Flow CompensatedReference
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Remote Valves
4 ValvesReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 2/3NReference
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Rear Hitch Sensing Type
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
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Power
Rated Power
115 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
94 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
1,000@1,995Reference
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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,000@1,950Reference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
279.9 cmReference
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Height Over Cab
279.7 cmReference
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Overall Length
454.2 cmReference
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Overall Width
255 cmReference
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Overall weight
5,455.8 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
16.9R30 (4WD)Reference
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Front Wheel Type
12.4R24. (4 WD)Reference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Steering & brakes
Steering type
Hydrostatic PowerReference
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Variants
6430
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basic tractorReference
John Deere 6430 Premium attachments
6430 Premium Serial Number Location
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.