HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Deere 6M 115 vs New Holland T5.130

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

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Deere

Deere 6M 115

Category: Farm • Production: 2024 -

Deere 6M 115
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power169 HP
Weight13,779lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
New Holland
Spec Winner

New Holland T5.130

Category: Farm • Production: 2019 -

New Holland T5.130
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power128.2 HP
Weight12,125lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • New Holland T5.130 provides +14 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • Deere 6M 115 provides +1,654 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Deere 6M 115
New Holland T5.130
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
169 HPvs128.2 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
13,779 lbsvs12,125 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack RequiredvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
4.5 Lvs4.5 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
24F / 0Rvs24F / 0R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

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Deere 6M 115
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New Holland T5.130
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2025 New Holland T5.130 Dynamic Command 4.5 Litre 4-Cyl Diesel Tractor Russells MMS
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationDeere 6M 115New Holland T5.130Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
169 HP
128.2 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
88 HP
102 HP
+15.9%+14 PTO HP (+15.9%)
Traction Density Ratio
12.3 HP/1k lbs
10.6 HP/1k lbs
12.3 vs 10.6 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
13,779 lbs
12,125 lbs
+13.6%+1,654 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
-
Transmission System
four-speed power shift
continuously-variable transmission
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
2 Valves
3 Valves
+1 extra standard remote circuits
3-Point Hitch Category
Category IIIN
Category II
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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 delivers higher base frame ballast (+1,654 lbs) to minimize tire wheel slip under deep draft implement drag.

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 has a sharper 12.27 HP/1,000 lb power-to-weight ratio for rapid hill-climbing acceleration with loaded grain carts.

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

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

New Holland Recommended

New Holland T5.130 features a lighter footprint (-1,654 lbs), mitigating subsoil compaction and preserving soil porosity.

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

Select New Holland T5.130 for superior overall technical balance across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage80%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

New Holland T5.130 holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria. Consider T5.130 for demanding high-capacity field duties, while Deere 6M 115 provides a competitive footprint for alternative duty cycles.

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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: $192,000 after down payment
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Financed: $108,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Deere 6M 115$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
New Holland T5.130$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 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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