Quick answer:
The John Deere 6515 tractor has 115 hp engine horsepower and 92 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower115 hp
PTO horsepower92 hp
Drawbar horsepower74.8 hp
Rated RPM1,500 rpm
Torque350 lb-ft
Operating weight5,070 lb
John Deere 6515 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 115 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 92 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 74.8 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 350 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 6.8 L |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine model | the John Deere 6068HL270 |
| Operating weight | 5,070 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
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John Deere 6515 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 6515 is rated at 115 hp engine power and 92 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 23 hp between the engine and PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 6515’s practical rating is 92 hp, which fits hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 6515’s 74.8 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 115 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 5,070 lb and 115 hp, the John Deere 6515 works out to about 44.1 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 6515 come together as engine model the John Deere 6068HL270, 6.8 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 1,500 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 6515 combines 350 lb-ft of torque with a 1,500 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a lower-speed tractor engine setup. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







