Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.
Across 8 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the John Deere 5115M, 4 to the New Holland T5.115. Machine pages: John Deere 5115M and New Holland T5.115.
T5.115: 6,393 lb (10,452 lb with 2 optional rams); T5.115 Electro Command: 6,393 lb (8,809 lb with 1 optional ram, 10,452 lb with 2)
Lift Control Type
Mechanical or electrohydraulic (draft control)
Electronic draft control
Transmission Type
PowrReverser 16F/16R (base); optional 32F/16R PowrReverser Hi-Lo or 12F/4R SyncShuttle Plus
T5.115: 12x12 power shuttle (standard), 20x20 power shuttle with creeper or 24x24 Dual Command power shuttle (optional); T5.115 Electro Command: 16x16 power shuttle (standard), 32x32 power shuttle with creeper (optional)
Electro-hydraulic rear differential lock, engage on the go
Electro-hydraulic rear differential lock; limited slip front
Frame Type
Cast iron mid-frame
Not Published
Steering
Not Published
Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes
Not Published
Hydraulic wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability
OOS: isolated mechanical seat standard (fore/aft, weight, lumbar adjust) or air suspension seat optional; Cab: mechanical seat standard or air suspension seat optional; adjustable weight range 88-330 lb
Numerous seat options including a premium low-frequency heated air-suspension seat; full-size instructor seat available
T5.115: 163.8 in; T5.115 Electro Command: 165.0 in
Overall Width
Cab, with fender extension: 85.6 in; Cab, without fender extension: 74.0 in; OOS, with fender extension: 69.1 in; OOS, without fender extension: 51.7 in
82.6 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
92.5 in
Ground Clearance
Not Published
Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes
Not Published
Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS
102.1 in
Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)
Not Published
Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model
102.9 in
T5.115: 105.4 in; T5.115 Electro Command: 105.6 in (non-suspended cab), 107.2 in (suspended cab)
Tractor Weight (Base)
MFWD, OOS: 8,765 lb; MFWD, Cab: 9,185 lb (2WD not offered on 5115M)