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John Deere 6515

Name: John Deere 6515
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 6515 — Utility tractor · 115 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 6515 is a tractor model with a rated power of 115 hp, placing it in the mid-range of its class. Manufactured from 2003 to 2005, this model features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a 12-speed gearbox. Suitable for operations of 200–800 acres, the model's specifications are detailed below.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

115 hp

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

71 rows

Recorded power

115 hp

Transmissions

12-speed fully synchronized

Production years

2003-2005

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockelectro-hydraulic wet discReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Two-post ROPS. Cab available.Reference

Engine

John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)85.8 kWReference

Engine (net)82.0 kWReference

Engine (max)88.0 kWReference

John Deere 6068HL270Reference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 127 mmReference

EmissionsStage IReference

Rated Power (net)82.0 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)85.8 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)88.0 kWReference

Cooling systemviscous fanReference

Rated RPM2300Reference

Idle RPM845-2465Reference

Operating RPM1000-2300Reference

Torque474.6 NmReference

Torque RPM1500Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Starter power3.0 kWReference

Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference

Transmission

12-speed fully synchronizedReference

16-speed power shuttleReference

TransmissionSyncroPlusReference

Typefully synchronizedReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchwet discReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in four ranges (A-D).Reference

TransmissionPowrReverserReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears16 forward and reverseReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)68.6 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system51.9 LReference

4WD Hydraulic system54.9 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

2WD Capacity51.9 LReference

4WD Capacity54.9 LReference

Pressure175.1 barReference

Pump flow54.1 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIN/IIReference

Controlmechanical top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift6014 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchmechanical wet discReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Engine RPM540@2124Reference

Engine RPM1000@2208Reference

Capacities

Fuel207.0 LReference

6515 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps90Reference

Charging volts14Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH110Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. 30 KPH transmission shown, 40 KPH option available.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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