Compare/John Deere 4100 vs John Deere 750

John Deere 4100 vs John Deere 750

Verdict: John Deere 4100 vs John Deere 750

The John Deere 4100 and the John Deere 750 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. John Deere 4100 is the lighter machine (1,517 kg vs 1,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4100 is the newer design (1998 vs 1981). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

Two-range hydrostatic with foot pedals and cruise control. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$10,000 (1989)Reference

Steering

—

powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

14.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

14.2 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

74 x 78 mmReference

80 x 85 mmReference

Power (net)

14.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

therostartReference

Compression

23.5:1Reference

22.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2650Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

1025-2860Reference

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Torque

53.8 NmReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

14.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

2.4 LReference

4.3 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,650Reference

2,400Reference

Bore and stroke

2.91x3.07 inchesReference

3.15x3.35 inchesReference

Compression ratio

23.5:1Reference

22.5:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooled | 2.5 qtsReference

liquid-cooled inline | 4.5 qtsReference

Drawbar (tested)

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11.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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13.8 kWReference

Max power

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11.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gear

688 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydro PTO (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

12.7 kWReference

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Gear Hydraulic system

9.5 LReference

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Hydro Hydraulic system

12.5 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gear Capacity

9.5 LReference

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Hydro Capacity

12.5 LReference

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Pressure

166.7 barReference

140.0 barReference

Total flow

19.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

421 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Gear Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

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Hydro Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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13.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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13.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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14.2 LReference

Valves

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2Reference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Clutch

—

200mm dry discReference

Engine RPM

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540@2300Reference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.0 LReference

23.5 LReference

Front axle

3.4 LReference

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Capacity

61.4 ciReference

14.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

147 cmReference

155 cmReference

Weight

1517 to 1565 poundsReference

294 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

9.5-24Reference

Ag front

5.00-12Reference

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Ag rear

8.00-16 (Narrow)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

25/8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

315x75D-15Reference

13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Industrial rear

12.00x16.5Reference

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Length

261 cmReference

284 cmReference

Width

91 cmReference

114 cmReference

Height (hood)

110 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

200 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

31 cmReference

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Hydro

709 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

258 kgReference

283 kgReference

Max front axle

449 kgReference

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Max rear axle

899 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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33 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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88 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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91 cmReference

Rear tread

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88/99 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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861 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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907 kgReference

John Deere 4100 attachments

4100 Serial Number Location

4100 Serial Numbers

1998

110000Reference

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1999

210001Reference

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2000

310001Reference

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2001

410001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

15Reference

Battery CCA

433Reference

370Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

433Reference

370Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 24Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

Power

Rated Power

20 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,418 psiReference

2,030 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

Remote Valves

—

2Reference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

110.7 cmReference

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Overall Length

261.6 cmReference

284.5 cmReference

Overall Width

109.2 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

32.3 cmReference

2WD:15.1 inchesReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

9.5-16, 8.00-16 (Narrow) inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

5.00-12Reference

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John Deere 750 attachments

750 Serial Number Location

750 Serial Numbers

1981

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1000Reference

1982

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3448Reference

1983

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5613Reference

1984

—

8457Reference

1985

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13001Reference

1986

—

18501Reference

1987

—

22601Reference

1988

—

26450Reference

Final

—

28161Reference

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Overall width

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184 cmReference

John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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175 cmReference

Digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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289 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

—

180°Reference

Swing Arc

—

180°Reference

John Deere 750 Height

2WD Hood

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115 cmReference

4WD Hood

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117 cmReference

ROPS

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190 cmReference

Exhaust

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195 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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4.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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753 kgReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.