John Deere 6115R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6115R utility tractor delivers robust performance with a 4-cylinder, 16-valve, liquid-cooled, turbocharged and intercooled PowerTech PVX diesel engine. Rated at 116.8 hp and achieving a maximum of 122.8 hp, it generates substantial torque of 379.5 lb-ft at 1600 rpm with a torque rise of 29.9%. The tractor offers transmission options including partial power shift and infinitely variable (IVT). Steering is via a hydrostatic power system. Key specs include a length of 178.8 in, width of 100.4 in, height of 110.2 in, and operating weight from 12,895 lb (unladen) to 13,065 lb with operator. The hydraulic system features a 33.2 GPM pump and can exert up to 7,935 lbs of force. Equipped with Stage IIIb/Interim Tier 4 emissions control.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 116.8 (rated), 122.8 (maximum)

Transmission: Partial power shift and infinitely variable transmission (IVT)

Drive Type: MFWD 4WD

Operating Weight: 13,065 (with operator); 12,895 (unladen)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 87% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PVX
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: 16-valve
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged and intercooled
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 276
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 116.8 (rated), 122.8 (maximum)

Transmission

Type: Partial power shift and infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Forward Gears: -
Reverse Gears: -
Total Gears: Infinite forward and reverse with IVT, 16 or 24 with partial power shift

Dimensions

Length (in): 178.8
Width (in): 100.4
Height (in): 110.2
Operating Weight (lb): 13,065 (with operator); 12,895 (unladen)

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 4WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 23.3
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Rear: 460/85R38; 12 (80), Front: 380/85R24; 12 (80)
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: 3N/2/3N
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Load-sensing, pressure flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: June - September, 2013

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power at PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 122.8 HP (91.5 kW) at 1800 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 7.20 Gal/hr (27.25 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.410 lb/hp.hr (0.249 kg/kW.h)
Power Take-Off Performance at Rated Engine Speed: 116.8 HP (87.1 kW) at 2100 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power in 10th (C2) Gear: 96.4 HP (71.9 kW) with a drawbar pull of 7825 lbs (34.80 kN) and a speed of 4.62 mph (7.43 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.470 lb/hp.hr (0.286 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.67 Hp.hr/gal (2.89 kW.h/l)
Slip at Maximum Drawbar Power: 4.0%

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 379.5 lb.-ft. (514.6 Nm) at 1600 rpm
Torque Rise: 29.9%
Power Increase at 1800 rpm: 5%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 7935 lbs (35.3 kN) at hitch points with 75 mm cylinders
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 33.2 GPM (125.7 l/min)
Hydraulic Power: 47.1 HP (35.1 kW) at delivery pressure of 2700 psi (186 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.06 Hp.hr/gal (3.36 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed: 7.32 Gal/hr (27.72 l/h) at 1961 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2013). Nebraska Summary: S929 John Deere 6115R. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2964