John Deere 6715
The John Deere 6715 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 125 hp / 93.2 kW; Diesel (gross): 129.4 hp / 96.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4.2 hp / 3.1 kW. Transmission: PowrQuad. Operating weight: 8776 to 10252 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 125 hp / 93.2 kW; Diesel (gross): 129.4 hp / 96.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4.2 hp / 3.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
54.7 gal
207.0 L
Transmission
PowrQuad
Operating Weight
8776 to 10252 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2003 - 2007
6015 SeriesUtility tractor
6015 Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Variants | |
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6715 | utility |
6715HC | high-clearance |
John Deere 6715 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 54.7 gal
207.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 6715 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 129.4 hp
96.5 kW |
Engine (net) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 94.3 hp
70.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 119.1 hp
88.8 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS. ComfortVantage Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | constant-flow load-sensing |
Valves | 1 to 4 |
Pump flow | 17.5 gpm
66.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | electro-hydraulic lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 5915 lbs*During testing, actual lift was only 5430 pounds.
2683 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 106.3 inches
270 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 8776 to 10252 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Battery CCA | 1230 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 154 |
References | |
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6015 Series published in 2002, by John Deere | |
6015 Series published in 2004, by John Deere | |
High-Crop and High-Clearance Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 129.4 hp
96.5 kW |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2300 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4.2 hp
3.1 kW |
Oil capacity | 21.2 qts
20.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 19 qts
18.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed fully synchronized | |
16-speed power shuttle | |
16-speed four-speed power shift |
Transmission — SyncroPlus
Transmission | SyncroPlus |
Type | fully synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Three synchronized gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four synchronized ranges (A-D). | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — SyncroPlus Reverser
Transmission | SyncroPlus Reverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Reverser option adds left-hand power shuttle lever to SyncroPlus transmission. Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with shuttle lever. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 20% faster than forward speeds. | |
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Transmission — PowrQuad
Transmission | PowrQuad |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with power shuttle lever. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 20% faster than forward speeds. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6715 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 18.4-38 |
2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-38 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 106.3 inches
270 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Length | 177.2 inches
450 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 107.8 inches
273 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.1 by 100.6 inches
78 by 2555 mm |
John Deere 6715 Weight | |
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2WD ROPS Shipping | 8776 lbs
3980 kg |
2WD Cab Shipping | 9658 lbs
4380 kg |
4WD ROPS Shipping | 9361 lbs
4246 kg |
4WD Cab Shipping | 10252 lbs
4650 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2238 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
November 2004 - January 2005,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2238 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 119.1 hp
88.8 kW |
Fuel use | 6.9 gal/hour
26.1 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 107.4 hp
80.1 kW |
Fuel use | 6.9 gal/hour
26.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 115.5 hp
86.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 94.3 hp
70.3 kW |
Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour
25.7 l/hour |
Max pull | 11755 lbs
5332 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 721 loader | |
John Deere 740 loader | |
The John Deere model 721 loader was only compatible with 6715 two-wheel drive tractors. The model 740 loader was compatible with four-wheel drive tractors. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6715.
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 6715 Specification Unit Converter
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 125 hp / 93.2 kW; Diesel (gross): 129.4 hp / 96.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4.2 hp / 3.1 kW
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