John Deere 5115M

The John Deere 5115M is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 115 hp / 85.8 kW. Transmission: PowrReverser Plus. Operating weight: 7900 to 9000 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 115 hp / 85.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
40 gal 151.4 L
Transmission
PowrReverser Plus
Operating Weight
7900 to 9000 pounds

Overview

John Deere 5115M tractor photo
2012 - 2022 Model year 2012-20142015-2022 5M SeriesUtility tractor 5M Series Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Original price was $63,989 in 2014
John Deere 5115M Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
ROPS Fuel tank
40 gal 151.4 L
Cab Fuel tank
46 gal 174.1 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 5115M Power
Engine (gross)
115 hp 85.8 kW
PTO (claimed)
100 hp 74.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)
89.74 hp 66.9 kW
PTO (tested)
103.42 hp 77.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic rear diff lock
Steering
hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post foldable ROPS with flat operation platform. Optional isolated platform. Optional cab with air-conditioning. Optional deluxe cab with premium sound package and sunroof.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
2828 psi 195.0 bar
Rear valves
2 ro 3
Mid valves
2 or 3
Pump flow
18.4 gpm 69.6 lpm
Total flow
24.7 gpm 93.5 lpm
Steering flow
6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm
Steering press.
2030 psi 140.0 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
2/1
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
4,793 lbs 2174 kg
5,935 lbs (optional) 2692 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type
540/540E
Engine RPM
540@2100
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
90.6 inches 230 cm
Weight
7900 to 9000 pounds
Front tire
12.4R24
Rear tire
18.4R30
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
70 (ROPS)
90 (cab)
Battery volts
12
References
5115M references literature
5M Series published in 2013, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
276 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Emissions
Interim Tier 4
Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Rated Power (gross)
115 hp 85.8 kW
Rated RPM
2200
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed
32-speed

Transmission — PowrReverser

Transmission
PowrReverser
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc

Transmission — PowrReverser Plus

Transmission
PowrReverser Plus
Gears
32 forward and 16 reverse
Clutch
wet disc

Dimensions

John Deere 5115M Tires
Ag front
12.4R24
Ag rear
18.4R30
Ag front
9.5-24
11.2-24
13.6R24
Ag rear
14.9-28
16.9-30
15.5R38
420/85R34
Lawn/turf front
12LL-16
44x18-20
Lawn/turf rear
22.5LL-16.1
23.1-26
Industrial front
12.5/80-18
Industrial rear
19.5L-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase
90.6 inches 230 cm
John Deere 5115M Weight
ROPS
7,900 lbs 3583 kg
IROPS
8,300 lbs 3764 kg
Cab
9,000 lbs 4082 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2038
Diesel 16-speed 4WD September 5 - 21, 2012 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2038 file
PTO performance
Max power
103.42 hp 77.1 kW
Fuel use
5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
98.82 hp 73.7 kW
Fuel use
6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
102.52 hp 76.4 kW
Fuel use
6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
89.74 hp 66.9 kW
Fuel use
6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Max pull
8790 lbs 3987 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
John Deere H260 loader
John Deere H310 loader

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5115M based on its 115 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼Heavy DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙Heavy DutyAggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机Heavy DutyHigh density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 5115M.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.7 hrs

Approximately 6.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (40 gal / 151.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6 gal/hr (22.6 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

John Deere 5115M Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5115M.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)115 hp
Kilowatts (kW)85.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)116.6 PS

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