Fiat F-115 DT or John Deere 6520?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the F-115 DT has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6520 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The John Deere 6520 suits road haulage better on this data: 13% (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | F-115 DT | 6520 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 84.6 kW (113.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT” | 84.6 kW (113.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the F-115 DT has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6520 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the F-115 DT and the 6520. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the F-115 DT and the 6520. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the F-115 DT and the 6520. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 6,567 kg (14,478 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT” | 6,750 kg (14,881 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the F-115 DT: lift 610 mm behind the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT”); the 6520: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 4,400 kg (9,700 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT” | 5,080 kg (11,199 lb) to 5,340 kg (11,773 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The John Deere 6520 is 15% heavier (680 kg / 1,499 lb) than the Fiat F-115 DT (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT” | 8,500 kg (18,739 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” | AheadThe John Deere 6520 has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Fiat F-115 DT (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT” | 24 to 36Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the F-115 DT and the 6520. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT” | 540E/540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 6520. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1993–1996 | 2002–2007 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The John Deere 6520 is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The John Deere 6520 is 15% heavier (680 kg / 1,499 lb) than the Fiat F-115 DT (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The John Deere 6520 has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Fiat F-115 DT (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The John Deere 6520 is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the F-115 DT has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6520 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the F-115 DT: lift 610 mm behind the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri F115 DT”); the 6520: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6520”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, a creeper range and PTO independence.
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