John Deere 5115R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 5115R is a utility tractor with a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis, power steering, and a selective gear fixed ratio transmission with 16 forward and 16 reverse gears. It is powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine from John Deere with a displacement of 276 cubic inches. The engine produces 102.93 hp at 2201 rated RPM and has a maximum torque of 347 lb-ft at 1349 rpm with a 41.4% torque rise. The hydraulic system is open center/pressure-flow compensated with a maximum force of 8678 lbs and a pump delivery rate of 31.1 GPM. The tractor has a 12-volt electric starting system and hydraulic wet disc brakes. Detailed hitch dimensions and performance data under varying conditions are provided in the test results.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 102.93

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio

Drive Type: MFWD

Operating Weight: 9780

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 5115R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 87% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 62% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
PowerTech PWX / PowerTech PWL
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled with two thermostats and variable speed fan
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
276
Bore (in)
4.19
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2201
Power Output (hp)
102.93

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
16
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
147.8
Width (in)
87
Height (in)
106.1
Operating Weight (lb)
9780

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
MFWD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
17
Front Tire Diameter (in)
480/65R24 or alternative options
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
540/65R38 or alternative options
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Standard (ag), Lawn/turf, or Industrial
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
II/I
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Unknown (possibly open or cab)
Starter Type
12-volt electric
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Open center / Pressure-flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 5 - 24, 2018

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—566 rpm): 102.93 HP (76.75 kW) at 2201 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 5.99 Gal/hr (22.67 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.409 lb/hp.hr (0.249 kg/kW.h)
  • DEF Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.27 Gal/hr (1.02 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Power at Rated Engine Speed (8th (B4) Gear): 92.27 HP (68.81 kW) with a drawbar pull of 6232 lbs (27.72 kN) and a speed of 5.55 mph (8.93 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.457 lb/hp.hr (0.278 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.37 Hp.hr/gal (3.03 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 347 lb.-ft. (471 Nm) at 1349 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 41.4%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 8678 lbs (38.6 kN) (2 x 80 mm lift cylinders)
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 31.1 GPM (117.7 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
  • Hydraulic Power: 45.9 HP (34.2 kW) at a delivery pressure of 2609 psi (180 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Economy PTO Speed (540 rpm @ 1645 engine rpm): 19.19 Hp.hr/gal (3.78 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 5.57 Gal/hr (21.07 l/h)

    NTTL.(2018). Nebraska OECD tractor test 2196 for John Deere 5115R PFC Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu