HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

CaseIH Vestrum 120 vs Deere 6M 115

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
CaseIH
Spec Winner

CaseIH Vestrum 120

Category: Farm • Production: 2020 -

CaseIH Vestrum 120
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Power128.2 HP
Weight12,900lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
Deere

Deere 6M 115

Category: Farm • Production: 2024 -

Deere 6M 115
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Power169 HP
Weight13,779lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • CaseIH Vestrum 120 provides +14 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • Deere 6M 115 provides +879 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH Vestrum 120
Deere 6M 115
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
128.2 HPvs169 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
12,900 lbsvs13,779 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack RequiredvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
4.5 Lvs4.5 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
24F / 0Rvs24F / 0R

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationCaseIH Vestrum 120Deere 6M 115Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
128.2 HP
169 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
102 HP
88 HP
+15.9%+14 PTO HP (+15.9%)
Traction Density Ratio
9.9 HP/1k lbs
12.3 HP/1k lbs
12.3 vs 9.9 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
12,900 lbs
13,779 lbs
+6.8%+879 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
4.5 L
4.5 L
Tie
Cylinders
4 Cylinders
4 Cylinders
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Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
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Transmission System
continuously-variable transmission
four-speed power shift
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
3 Valves
2 Valves
+1 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category II
Category IIIN
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✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

Deere Recommended

Deere commands superior frame weight (+879 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Data Inconclusive

Dedicated remote circuit hydraulic flow ratings are incomplete. Direct comparative seeding capacity requires dealer-verified option build sheets.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Deere Recommended

Deere 6M 115 offers superior 12.27 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH Vestrum 120 features a lighter footprint (-879 lbs), reducing deep subsoil compaction during damp spring planting windows.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select CaseIH Vestrum 120 for superior overall technical balance across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage80%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

CaseIH Vestrum 120 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate Vestrum 120; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Deere 6M 115 remains a direct benchmark contender.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $108,000 after down payment
$
Financed: $192,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
CaseIH Vestrum 120$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
Deere 6M 115$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$1,624 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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