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John Deere 6430 Premium vs John Deere 6515
Verdict: John Deere 6430 Premium vs John Deere 6515
The John Deere 6430 Premium and the John Deere 6515 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 115 hp. John Deere 6430 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 2003). 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 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
With 18.4-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. 30 KPH transmission shown, 40 KPH option available.Reference
Original price
$80,911 (2010)Reference
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Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Variants
6430
basic tractorReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
65.8 kWReference
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Displacement
4.5 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Stage IReference
Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
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Rated Power (gross)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Compression
19:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
850-2460Reference
845-2465Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2300Reference
1000-2300Reference
Torque
469.2 NmReference
474.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
60.4 LReference
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Coolant capacity
29.1 LReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Max power
87.0 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
82.0 kWReference
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Engine (net)
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82.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
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88.0 kWReference
Rated Power (net)
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82.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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88.0 kWReference
Cooling system
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viscous fanReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere IVTReference
PowrReverserReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
78.3 kWReference
68.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
87.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
60.2 LReference
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Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
60.2 LReference
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Pressure
200.0 barReference
175.1 barReference
Rear valves
2 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
109.8 lpmReference
54.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
IIIN/IIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3279 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
540/1000Reference
Front PTO
optionalReference
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Front PTO Type
1000Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
85.1 kWReference
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2WD Hydraulic system
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51.9 LReference
4WD Hydraulic system
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54.9 LReference
2WD Capacity
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51.9 LReference
4WD Capacity
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54.9 LReference
Control
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mechanical top-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
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6014 kgReference
Clutch
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wet discReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2208Reference
Capacities
Fuel
181.7 LReference
207.0 LReference
Max capacity
8997 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
240 cmReference
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Weight
10064 to 10474 poundsReference
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Front tire
10.00-16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9R30Reference
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Ag front
12.4R24 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
16.9R30Reference
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Rear axle
78 by 2555 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 201 cmReference
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Rear tread
160 to 230 cmReference
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Shipping
4751 kgReference
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Max Drawbar
2249 kgReference
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Max front axle
5801 kgReference
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Max rear axle
5998 kgReference
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John Deere 6430 Premium attachments
6430 Premium Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
115Reference
90Reference
Charging volts
14Reference
14Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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110Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
25.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
4887 kgReference
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Speeds
6515 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference
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.