John Deere 5115M vs John Deere 6120M

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5115M	John Deere 6120M
Engine HP (hp)	113.9 hp	▲ 118 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 100 hp	92.5 hp
Weight (lb)	8,765 lb	▲ 12,478 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 4,644 lb	4,134 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	5,159 lb	▲ 5,582 lb
Lift Height (in)	149 in	▲ 154 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 6,767 lbf	5,875 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 24.7 gpm	21.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	21.7 mph	▲ 25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5115MJohn Deere 6120M

Engine HPhp

113.9 hp

▲118 hp

PTO HPhp

▲100 hp

92.5 hp

Weightlb

8,765 lb

▲12,478 lb

Loader Liftlb

3,674 lb

3,058 lb

4,246 lb

3,395 lb

▲4,644 lb

4,134 lb

540M NSL540M SL540R NSL540R SLH310 NSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

5,159 lb

▲5,582 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere5115M	John Deere6120M


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 PWL	PowerTech EWL
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled	Two-stage turbocharged with air-to-air charge air cooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	275 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	113.9 hp	118 hp @ 2,100 rpm
PTO Power	100 hp @ 100 rpm	92.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled (Cool-Gard II coolant)	Cool-Gard II coolant, 5.8 gal system capacity
Air Cleaner	Dry air cleaner, primary and secondary elements	Primary and secondary air filter elements
Fuel System	High pressure common rail (HPCR); electronic fuel control	Not Published
Alternator	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A; Field-installed option: 200 A, 12 V	125 A, 14 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	18.4 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	6.3 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	24.7 gpm	21.1 gpm standard; 30.1 gpm optional
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	24.7 gpm	21.1 gpm standard; 30.1 gpm optional
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Load-sensing open system with fixed displacement 2.1 in³ gear pump (standard); closed-center PFC load-sensing system with 2.7 in³ axial piston pump (optional)
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 (rear, Dual SCV)	2 (mechanical, 200 Series; rear)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear valves total (3rd rear SCV optional); up to 3 mid SCVs (XI, XII, XIII) for loader functions	Up to 4 total (rear, 450 Series electronic)

Fuel Tank Capacity	OOS: 37.2 gal; Cab: 44.9 gal	51.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	OOS: 5.2 gal; Cab: 5.8 gal	5.8 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.4 gal	4.2 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.4 gal	13.7 gal (PowrQuad Plus/AutoQuad Plus)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Differential housing (MFWD): 1.3 gal; Wheel hub (each): 0.2 gal	Two-piece front axle: axle housing 1.69 gal (suspended), 1.43 gal (without suspension); final drives per side 0.21 gal (no brake), 0.37 gal (with brake). Three-piece front axle: axle housing 1.9 gal; final drives per side 0.19 to 0.21 gal (no brake), 0.32 to 0.37 gal (with brake)

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch: 540/540E standard, 540/540E/1000 optional	Electro-hydraulically operated, oil-cooled, multi-disc; standard 1.5 in 540/1000 reversible shaft
PTO Rear	540/540E rpm standard; 1000 rpm optional	540 rpm @ 1967 engine rpm; 1000 rpm @ 1962 engine rpm (rear PTO 1000/540)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II (convertible to I)	Category 2 and 3N
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,305 lb standard; 6,114 lb optional	8,739 lb standard; 11,636 lb optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	5,159 lb standard; 5,954 lb optional	5,582 lb standard; 7,432 lb optional
Lift Control Type	Mechanical or electrohydraulic; lower-link draft sensing	Not Published

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 16F/16R (base); optional 32F/16R PowrReverser Hi-Lo; PowrQuad PLUS 16F/16R and Powr8 32F/16R also offered	Standard: 24F/24R PowrQuad PLUS; optional: 16F/16R PowrQuad PLUS, 24F/24R AutoQuad PLUS, 24F/24R CommandQuad PLUS, AutoPowr IVT, creeper
No. of Speeds	16F/16R standard (PowrReverser); 32F/16R optional (PowrReverser Hi-Lo); 16F/16R (PowrQuad PLUS); 32F/16R (Powr8)	24F/24R (standard PowrQuad Plus)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16F/16R PowrReverser, top gear (D-4), 40K config: 21.72 mph (480/70R28 Mitas rear tires, 2200 rpm)	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	16F/16R PowrReverser, top gear (D-4), 40K config: 23.94 mph (480/70R28 Mitas rear tires, 2200 rpm)	25 mph; standard 24F/24R PowrQuad PLUS
Clutch	Wet	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Electro-hydraulic rear differential lock, engage on the go	Not Published

Frame Type	Cast iron mid-frame	Full frame design
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic steering
Brakes	Not Published	Hydraulically boosted service brakes
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	OOS: isolated mechanical seat (fore/aft, weight, and lumbar adjustment); Cab: mechanical suspension seat standard, air suspension seat optional; adjustable weight range 88-330 lb	Economy: seat with mechanical suspension, standard; standard: seat with air-suspension, optional
Front Axle Type	MFWD	MFWD standard, 2WD optional; suspended MFWD (TLS) optional, also available with front brakes
Front Axle Rating	6,613 lb (MFWD, max permissible front axle load)	9,655 lb (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Standard drawbar: 2,756 lb; 2,425 lb; 2,205 lb. Heavy-duty drawbar: 3,197 lb; 2,646 lb	Standard duty, field use: 4,960 lb, 3,085 lb, 2,645 lb; heavy-duty, field operation: 6,610 lb, 3,960 lb, 3,520 lb (maximum permissible static vertical load, drawbar extended 9.8 in, 13.8 in, 15.7 in, CAT 2)

Overall Width	Cab, with fender extension: 85.6 in; Cab, without fender extension: 74 in; OOS, with fender extension: 69.1 in; OOS, without fender extension: 51.7 in	100.4 in (maximum width for road travel)
Wheelbase	92.5 in	94.5 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Front-wheel drive axle: 11.3-25.1 in depending on front tire SRI; differential housing with drawbar: 13.7-23.5 in depending on rear tire SRI (cab + MFWD)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	14 ft (4.36 m) (6110M & 6120M)
Height to Top of ROPS	102.1 in	108.1 to 115.0 in depending on rear tire SRI (ground to extended ROPS, without beacon light, open operator's station, front-wheel drive axle)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.9 in	105.4-115.3 in depending on rear tire SRI (ground to cab roof, without beacon light)
Overall Length	149.5 in	172.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFWD, OOS: 8,765 lb; MFWD, Cab: 9,185 lb (shipping weight, less weights; 2WD not offered)	12,478 lb (total weight, without fuel in tank)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	12.4R24 (320/85R24) R1W Radial	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4R30 (460/85R30) R1W Radial	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Automatic mast latch
Loader Model	540M NSL; 540M SL; 540R NSL; 540R SL; H310 NSL (MFWD required for H310)	600R; 620R (up to MY19); 640R (up to MY19)
Loader Lift Height	540M NSL: 138 in; 540M SL: 138 in; 540R NSL: 141 in; 540R SL: 141 in; H310 NSL: 149 in	600R: 154 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	540M NSL: 3,674 lb; 540M SL: 3,058 lb; 540R NSL: 4,246 lb; 540R SL: 3,395 lb; H310 NSL: 4,644 lb (measured at pivot)	600R: 4,134 lb (at pivot, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	540M NSL: 6,686 lbf; 540M SL: 5,513 lbf; 540R NSL: 4,945 lbf; 540R SL: 5,291 lbf; H310 NSL: 6,767 lbf (measured at pivot)	600R: 5,875 lb (boom breakout at pivot)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Basic 24 months or 2,000 hours total, factory limited warranty

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John Deere 5115M vs John Deere 6120M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 6120M leads on engine hp at 118 hp hp, compared to 113.9 hp hp for the John Deere 5115M.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 5115M leads on pto hp at 100 hp hp, compared to 92.5 hp hp for the John Deere 6120M.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 6120M leads on weight at 12,478 lb lb, compared to 8,765 lb lb for the John Deere 5115M.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 5115M leads on loader lift at 4,644 lb lb, compared to 4,134 lb lb for the John Deere 6120M.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 6120M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 5,582 lb lb, compared to 5,159 lb lb for the John Deere 5115M.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5115M	John Deere 6120M
Engine HP (hp)	113.9 hp	▲ 118 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 100 hp	92.5 hp
Weight (lb)	8,765 lb	▲ 12,478 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 4,644 lb	4,134 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	5,159 lb	▲ 5,582 lb
Lift Height (in)	149 in	▲ 154 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 6,767 lbf	5,875 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 24.7 gpm	21.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	21.7 mph	▲ 25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5115MJohn Deere 6120M

Engine HPhp

113.9 hp

▲118 hp

PTO HPhp

▲100 hp

92.5 hp

Weightlb

8,765 lb

▲12,478 lb

Loader Liftlb

3,674 lb

3,058 lb

4,246 lb

3,395 lb

▲4,644 lb

4,134 lb

540M NSL540M SL540R NSL540R SLH310 NSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

5,159 lb

▲5,582 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere5115M	John Deere6120M


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 PWL	PowerTech EWL
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled	Two-stage turbocharged with air-to-air charge air cooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	275 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	113.9 hp	118 hp @ 2,100 rpm
PTO Power	100 hp @ 100 rpm	92.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled (Cool-Gard II coolant)	Cool-Gard II coolant, 5.8 gal system capacity
Air Cleaner	Dry air cleaner, primary and secondary elements	Primary and secondary air filter elements
Fuel System	High pressure common rail (HPCR); electronic fuel control	Not Published
Alternator	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A; Field-installed option: 200 A, 12 V	125 A, 14 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	18.4 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	6.3 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	24.7 gpm	21.1 gpm standard; 30.1 gpm optional
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	24.7 gpm	21.1 gpm standard; 30.1 gpm optional
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Load-sensing open system with fixed displacement 2.1 in³ gear pump (standard); closed-center PFC load-sensing system with 2.7 in³ axial piston pump (optional)
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 (rear, Dual SCV)	2 (mechanical, 200 Series; rear)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear valves total (3rd rear SCV optional); up to 3 mid SCVs (XI, XII, XIII) for loader functions	Up to 4 total (rear, 450 Series electronic)

Fuel Tank Capacity	OOS: 37.2 gal; Cab: 44.9 gal	51.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	OOS: 5.2 gal; Cab: 5.8 gal	5.8 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.4 gal	4.2 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.4 gal	13.7 gal (PowrQuad Plus/AutoQuad Plus)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Differential housing (MFWD): 1.3 gal; Wheel hub (each): 0.2 gal	Two-piece front axle: axle housing 1.69 gal (suspended), 1.43 gal (without suspension); final drives per side 0.21 gal (no brake), 0.37 gal (with brake). Three-piece front axle: axle housing 1.9 gal; final drives per side 0.19 to 0.21 gal (no brake), 0.32 to 0.37 gal (with brake)

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch: 540/540E standard, 540/540E/1000 optional	Electro-hydraulically operated, oil-cooled, multi-disc; standard 1.5 in 540/1000 reversible shaft
PTO Rear	540/540E rpm standard; 1000 rpm optional	540 rpm @ 1967 engine rpm; 1000 rpm @ 1962 engine rpm (rear PTO 1000/540)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II (convertible to I)	Category 2 and 3N
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,305 lb standard; 6,114 lb optional	8,739 lb standard; 11,636 lb optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	5,159 lb standard; 5,954 lb optional	5,582 lb standard; 7,432 lb optional
Lift Control Type	Mechanical or electrohydraulic; lower-link draft sensing	Not Published

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 16F/16R (base); optional 32F/16R PowrReverser Hi-Lo; PowrQuad PLUS 16F/16R and Powr8 32F/16R also offered	Standard: 24F/24R PowrQuad PLUS; optional: 16F/16R PowrQuad PLUS, 24F/24R AutoQuad PLUS, 24F/24R CommandQuad PLUS, AutoPowr IVT, creeper
No. of Speeds	16F/16R standard (PowrReverser); 32F/16R optional (PowrReverser Hi-Lo); 16F/16R (PowrQuad PLUS); 32F/16R (Powr8)	24F/24R (standard PowrQuad Plus)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16F/16R PowrReverser, top gear (D-4), 40K config: 21.72 mph (480/70R28 Mitas rear tires, 2200 rpm)	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	16F/16R PowrReverser, top gear (D-4), 40K config: 23.94 mph (480/70R28 Mitas rear tires, 2200 rpm)	25 mph; standard 24F/24R PowrQuad PLUS
Clutch	Wet	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Electro-hydraulic rear differential lock, engage on the go	Not Published

Frame Type	Cast iron mid-frame	Full frame design
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic steering
Brakes	Not Published	Hydraulically boosted service brakes
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	OOS: isolated mechanical seat (fore/aft, weight, and lumbar adjustment); Cab: mechanical suspension seat standard, air suspension seat optional; adjustable weight range 88-330 lb	Economy: seat with mechanical suspension, standard; standard: seat with air-suspension, optional
Front Axle Type	MFWD	MFWD standard, 2WD optional; suspended MFWD (TLS) optional, also available with front brakes
Front Axle Rating	6,613 lb (MFWD, max permissible front axle load)	9,655 lb (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Standard drawbar: 2,756 lb; 2,425 lb; 2,205 lb. Heavy-duty drawbar: 3,197 lb; 2,646 lb	Standard duty, field use: 4,960 lb, 3,085 lb, 2,645 lb; heavy-duty, field operation: 6,610 lb, 3,960 lb, 3,520 lb (maximum permissible static vertical load, drawbar extended 9.8 in, 13.8 in, 15.7 in, CAT 2)

Overall Width	Cab, with fender extension: 85.6 in; Cab, without fender extension: 74 in; OOS, with fender extension: 69.1 in; OOS, without fender extension: 51.7 in	100.4 in (maximum width for road travel)
Wheelbase	92.5 in	94.5 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Front-wheel drive axle: 11.3-25.1 in depending on front tire SRI; differential housing with drawbar: 13.7-23.5 in depending on rear tire SRI (cab + MFWD)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	14 ft (4.36 m) (6110M & 6120M)
Height to Top of ROPS	102.1 in	108.1 to 115.0 in depending on rear tire SRI (ground to extended ROPS, without beacon light, open operator's station, front-wheel drive axle)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.9 in	105.4-115.3 in depending on rear tire SRI (ground to cab roof, without beacon light)
Overall Length	149.5 in	172.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFWD, OOS: 8,765 lb; MFWD, Cab: 9,185 lb (shipping weight, less weights; 2WD not offered)	12,478 lb (total weight, without fuel in tank)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	12.4R24 (320/85R24) R1W Radial	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4R30 (460/85R30) R1W Radial	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Automatic mast latch
Loader Model	540M NSL; 540M SL; 540R NSL; 540R SL; H310 NSL (MFWD required for H310)	600R; 620R (up to MY19); 640R (up to MY19)
Loader Lift Height	540M NSL: 138 in; 540M SL: 138 in; 540R NSL: 141 in; 540R SL: 141 in; H310 NSL: 149 in	600R: 154 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	540M NSL: 3,674 lb; 540M SL: 3,058 lb; 540R NSL: 4,246 lb; 540R SL: 3,395 lb; H310 NSL: 4,644 lb (measured at pivot)	600R: 4,134 lb (at pivot, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	540M NSL: 6,686 lbf; 540M SL: 5,513 lbf; 540R NSL: 4,945 lbf; 540R SL: 5,291 lbf; H310 NSL: 6,767 lbf (measured at pivot)	600R: 5,875 lb (boom breakout at pivot)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Basic 24 months or 2,000 hours total, factory limited warranty

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John Deere 5115M vs John Deere 6120M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 6120M leads on engine hp at 118 hp hp, compared to 113.9 hp hp for the John Deere 5115M.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 5115M leads on pto hp at 100 hp hp, compared to 92.5 hp hp for the John Deere 6120M.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 6120M leads on weight at 12,478 lb lb, compared to 8,765 lb lb for the John Deere 5115M.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 5115M leads on loader lift at 4,644 lb lb, compared to 4,134 lb lb for the John Deere 6120M.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5115M or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 6120M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 5,582 lb lb, compared to 5,159 lb lb for the John Deere 5115M.

John Deere 5115M vs John Deere 6120M

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