JD 5115M vs. JD 6330

hotchkiss · Feb 7, 2013

I am looking at a few tractors and have not made up my mind. In addition to the JD, I am looking at New Hollands. I know more about the NH, and have narrowed my search down to a T5070 if I go that route. As for the JD's, I am looking at a 5115M and a 6330. At this farm, I turn ground with a chisel plow and disc to plant corn, I also have super heavy duty 8 foot tiller, and a 3008 Bushog mower. I don't bale hay so it is mainly planting and mowing. Which would you pick if the price were essentially the same?

Edward. S · Feb 7, 2013

Is the 6330 a premium or a standard? No matter what the 6330 will handle the farm implements no matter what and plus the 6330 is a tier 3 unit instead of a interim tier 4, you'll probably save more fuel too. The 6330 will be more comfortable too since the wheelbase and tires are larger and less bottoming out. With a 5115M the frame? will scrape the bottom with loose soil.

hotchkiss · Feb 7, 2013

It is a standard

Edward. S · Feb 7, 2013

Still would be better than a 5115M, since it has a power quad :thumbsup: when disking you can work your way up by changing gears easily but when using a Power Reverser it won't like to be changed on the go while disking or chiseling.

Go with the 6330! :thumbsup:

hotchkiss · Feb 7, 2013

Edward. S said:
Still would be better than a 5115M, since it has a power quad :thumbsup: when disking you can work your way up by changing gears easily but when using a Power Reverser it won't like to be changed on the go while disking or chiseling.

Go with the 6330! :thumbsup:

Not sure what you are trying to say regarding the power reverser and not liking changing on the go.

Edward. S · Feb 7, 2013

When you clutch, to change on a Power Reverser when pulling a disk or anything the tractor will immediately stop.

With a power quad, you just tap and shift up one gear, it bumps it from in example C1 to C2 and it keeps going, unlike a PR it will need you to make the tractor stop and change gears, unefficient when disking.

The 6330 might be a bit smaller on the hp, but its a better choice if I was to choose.