John Deere 6515: all source data

All 72 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Engine
(no label)John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)12-speed fully synchronized
(no label)16-speed power shuttle
Power
Engine (gross)115 hp | 85.8 kW
Engine (net)110 hp | 82.0 kW
Engine (max)118 hp | 88.0 kW
PTO (claimed)92 hp | 68.6 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic wet disc
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post ROPS. Cab available.
Capacity
Fuel54.7 gal | 207.0 L
2WD Hydraulic system (2WD)13.7 gal | 51.9 L
4WD Hydraulic system (4WD)14.5 gal | 54.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
2WD Capacity (2WD)13.7 gal | 51.9 L
4WD Capacity (4WD)14.5 gal | 54.9 L
Pressure2540 psi | 175.1 bar
Pump flow14.3 gpm | 54.1 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIIIN/II
Controlmechanical top-link draft sensing
Rear lift13260 lbs | 6014 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchmechanical wet disc
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Engine RPM540@2124
Engine RPM1000@2208
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps90
Charging volts14
Battery volts12
Battery AH110

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere 6068HL270
(no label)diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement415 ci | 6.8 L
Bore/Stroke4.19x5.00 inches | 106 x 127 mm
EmissionsStage I
Rated Power (net)110 hp | 82.0 kW
Rated Power (gross)115 hp | 85.8 kW
Maximum Power (gross)118 hp | 88.0 kW
Cooling systemviscous fan
Rated RPM2300
Idle RPM845-2465
Operating RPM1000-2300
Torque350 lb-ft | 474.6 Nm
Torque RPM1500
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Starter power4 hp | 3.0 kW
Intake valve clearance0.014 inches | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches | 0.457 mm

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed fully synchronized
(no label)16-speed power shuttle
Transmission
TransmissionSyncroPlus
Typefully synchronized
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchwet disc
(no label)Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R), in four ranges (A-D).
TransmissionPowrReverser
Typepower shuttle
Gears16 forward and reverse
Clutchwet disc
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle shift.