John Deere 6515 Specs ( 2003-2005 )
Overview
The John Deere 6515 is a versatile utility tractor manufactured in Germany between 2003 and 2005, featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder diesel engine with a maximum gross power of 118 hp. It stands out for its robust rear lift capacity of 13,260 lbs and flexible transmission options, including a 16-speed power shuttle system.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Implement Operations:
The high rear lift capacity of 13,260 lbs and Category IIIN/II hitch make this model highly capable of handling heavy mounted machinery and implements.
General Field Work:
With a 118 hp gross maximum engine power and choice of 2WD or 4WD configurations, this tractor is well-suited for diverse field tasks requiring reliable traction and torque.
Material Handling and Loading:
The available 16-speed PowrReverser transmission with a left-hand shuttle shift provides the smooth directional control necessary for efficient loading and utility work.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Cooling system | viscous fan |
| Description | John Deere 6068HL270 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 415 ci (6.8 L) |
| Emissions | Stage I |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Idle RPM | 845-2465 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 118 hp (88.0 kW) |
| Operating RPM | 1000-2300 |
| Rated Power (gross) | 115 hp (85.8 kW) |
| Rated Power (net) | 110 hp (82.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft (474.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Engine (gross) | 115 hp (85.8 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 118 hp (88.0 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 110 hp (82.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 92 hp (68.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc / wet disc |
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| Description | Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in four ranges (A-D). / Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle shift. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | SyncroPlus / PowrReverser |
| Type | fully synchronized / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab available. |
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| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| 2WD Hydraulic system | 13.7 gal (51.9 L) |
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| 4WD Hydraulic system | 14.5 gal (54.9 L) |
| Fuel | 54.7 gal (207.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| 2WD Capacity | 13.7 gal (51.9 L) |
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| 4WD Capacity | 14.5 gal (54.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2540 psi (175.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 14.3 gpm (54.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | mechanical top-link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 13260 lbs (6014 kg) |
| Rear Type | IIIN/II |
PTO
| Clutch | mechanical wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2124 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 110 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging volts | 14 |
| Ground | negative |
6515 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. 30 KPH transmission shown, 40 KPH option available. |
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