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John Deere 2100 vs John Deere 5300

Verdict: John Deere 2100 vs John Deere 5300

The John Deere 2100 and the John Deere 5300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2100 leads on rated power with 57 hp against 56 hp. John Deere 2100 is the newer design (1993 vs 1992). In short: choose the John Deere 2100 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5300 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere 2100 Tractor

John Deere

71

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere 5300 Tractor

John Deere

71

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

57 hp

56 hp

Confidence

98%

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

ZetorReference

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

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Engine (net)

42.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.5 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

42.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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41.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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32.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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41.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

—

dual dry elementsReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Oil capacity

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8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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37.8 kWReference

Max power

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32.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

180.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

1Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

40.1 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

top link draft sensingReference

position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

3568 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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37.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Total flow

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68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2400Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

—

60Reference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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83.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

Weight

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720 kgReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

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27/9.5-15Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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12LL-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LL-16.1Reference

2WD Length

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313 cmReference

4WD Length

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325 cmReference

Width

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179 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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47 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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42 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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39 cmReference

Flange rear axle

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1455 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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143 to 193 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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131 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

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131 to 202 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2063 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2249 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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2472 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2658 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

—

2271 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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3674 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

—

3823 kgReference

Max rear axle

—

5670 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel

—

163 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

—

164 cmReference

John Deere 5300 attachments

5300 Serial Numbers

1992

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120000Reference

1993

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230000Reference

1994

—

231671Reference

1995

—

430180Reference

1996

—

530001Reference

1997

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630000Reference

Location:

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On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference

Links

Attachment overview

John Deere 10A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 10A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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238 cmReference

Bucket width

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101 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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304 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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398 cmReference

Loading height

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256 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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197°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

—

2109 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

898 kgReference

John Deere 5300 Height

2WD Hood

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136 cmReference

4WD Hood

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138 cmReference

ROPS

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225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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192 cmReference

Cab

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246 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2353 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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