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John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100E
Verdict: John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100E
The John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 5100E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop holds more fuel (140.0 L vs 95 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5100E is the newer design (2024 vs 1973). 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
92
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
100 hp
100 hp
Confidence
98%
84%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
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With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
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Variants
4230
row-cropReference
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4230 Hi-Crop
high clearanceReference
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4230 LP
low-profileReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
140.0 LReference
95 LDealer
Displacement
6.6 LReference
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Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
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Air cleaner
dry with secondary elementReference
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Compression
16.2:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Operating RPM
1300-2200Reference
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Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
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Rated power
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75 kW (100 hp)OEM
Emissions stage
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Stage VEPA cert
Engine
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4.5 LDealer
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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4Reference
Emissions compliance
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Final Tier 4Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
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Option 1: 2,400 rpm\\nOption 2: 384 NmReference
Aspiration
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Turbocharged and AftercooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Quad-RangeReference
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Gears
16 forward and 6 reverseReference
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Clutch
wet discReference
WetReference
Transmission Type
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Power ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
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24F/12RReference
Wheel Drive
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MFWDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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Inboard planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
74.6 kWReference
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Type
partial power shift and synchronizedReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
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Hydraulic flow
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60 L/minDealer
PTO power
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63 kW (85 hp)Dealer
Rear lift capacity
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1457 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
263 cmReference
2300 mmDealer
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
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Ag front
9.50-20Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
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Length
389 cmReference
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Width
242 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
247 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
268 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
98 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
76 cmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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Rear tread
185 to 245 cmReference
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4230 Hi-Crop Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
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Alternator size
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90 ampReference
Battery options
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12 VReference
Speeds
Capacities
Capacity
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276 cu. in.Reference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
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12.0 LReference
General
Make & Model
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NJDXL04.5,315Reference
Creeper
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Not availableReference
SCV control
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Joystick: MechanicalReference
Drawbar category
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Category 2Reference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
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1,450.1 kgReference
Rear Axle Type
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FlangeReference
Front Axle Type
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Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD)Reference
Display
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Automotive-style light-emitting diode (LED) instrument clusterReference
Country of manufacturer
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Saltillo, MexicoReference
Precision Agriculture
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Available (Remote diagnostics)\\nJDLink™ (Telematic)Reference
Working lights
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HalogenReference
Type of headlight bulb
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HalogenReference
Type of beacon bulb
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Kit: HalogenReference
Power
Max Power
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102 hpReference
Power boost
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At 2,200 rpm: 2 percentReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
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ElectrohydraulicReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540/540E/1,000 rpmReference
Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
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2,400 rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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85.1 l/minReference
Remote Valves
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6Reference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
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ThreeReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category 2; convertible to 1Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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Top linkReference
Dimensions & weight
Turning radius
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3.5 mReference
Overall weight
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3,299.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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MFWD: 18.4-30 R1 BiasReference
Rear wheel tread range
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MFWD: front: 1,340-1,904 mm\\n52.8-75.0 in.Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Cab Noise level
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78 dBAReference
Cab Seat Type
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Standard: Mechanical\\nOptional for Cab: Air RideReference
Seat Suspension
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trueReference
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.