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Years in Production / 2003–2005

John Deere

6515

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 6515.

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115hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2003–2005

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

6515 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2003 - 2005

6015 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Cab available.

Differential Lock
electro-hydraulic wet disc

Capacity

Fuel
54.7 gal207.0 L
2wd Hydraulic System
13.7 gal51.9 L
4wd Hydraulic System
14.5 gal54.9 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
2wd Capacity
13.7 gal51.9 L
4wd Capacity
14.5 gal54.9 L
Pressure
2540 psi175.1 bar
Pump Flow
14.3 gpm54.1 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
IIIN/II
Control
mechanical top-link draft sensing
Rear Lift
13260 lbs6014 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
mechanical wet disc
Rear Type
540
Rear Type
540/1000
Engine Rpm
540@2124
Engine Rpm
1000@2208

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
90
Charging Volts
14
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
110

6515 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere 6068HL270

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
415 ci6.8 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
Emissions
Stage I
Rated Power Net
110 hp82.0 kW
Rated Power Gross
115 hp85.8 kW
Maximum Power Gross
118 hp88.0 kW
Cooling System
viscous fan
Rated Rpm
2300
Idle Rpm
845-2465
Operating Rpm
1000-2300
Torque
350 lb-ft474.6 Nm
Torque Rpm
1500
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
4 hp3.0 kW
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014 inches0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel

6515 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

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

Transmission
SyncroPlus
Transmission Type
fully synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
wet disc

Transmission (Option 2)

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

Transmission
PowrReverser
Transmission Type
power shuttle
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Speeds Description
With 18.4-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. 30 KPH transmission shown, 40 KPH option available.

Transmission Options

12-speed fully synchronized

16-speed power shuttle

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 6515 videos from their original YouTube creators.

John Deere 6515 tractor and Samasz Triple Mower Demo

Video by GREEN DIAMOND EQUIPMENT

Watch on YouTube ↗