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 rated power output is 125 hp 93.2 kW. Transmission: PowrQuad. Operating weight: 8776 to 10252 pounds.

Overview

	2003 - 2007 6015 SeriesUtility tractor
2003 - 2007
6015 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Variants
6715	utility
6715HC	high-clearance

John Deere 6715 Engine
John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	54.7 gal 207.0 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 6715 Power
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
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
Type	constant-flow load-sensing
Valves	1 to 4
Pump flow	17.5 gpm 66.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
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)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	90
Battery CCA	1230
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	154

References
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
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.

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.

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.

Dimensions

John Deere 6715 Tires
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
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
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
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
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.