Quick answer:
The John Deere 5515 tractor has 80 hp engine horsepower and 80 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower80 hp
PTO horsepower80 hp
Drawbar horsepower66.5 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Operating weight7,231 lb
John Deere 5515 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 80 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 80 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 66.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,300 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 4.5 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 7,231 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5515 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 5515, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 5515 has 80 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 5515’s 66.5 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 5515’s weight-to-power figure is about 90.4 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere 5515 is listed with engine model John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder, 4.5 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 2,300 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 5515 lists 2,300 rpm as the rated engine RPM, which is the speed attached to its power rating. |
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.







