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John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100GN
Verdict: John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100GN
The John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 5100GN 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 73.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5100GN is the newer design (2016 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
100 hp
100 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with synchronized shuttle.Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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electrohydraulicReference
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
101.4 LReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
99 x 110 mmReference
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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
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Engine (gross)
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74.6 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
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74.6 kWReference
Cooling system
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viscous fanReference
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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2,300 rpmReference
Aspiration
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TurbochargedReference
Interval for engine oil change
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500Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Quad-RangeReference
SyncReverserReference
Gears
16 forward and 6 reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
dry discReference
Transmission Type
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Power ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
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24Fx12RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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Three point inboard planetary drivesReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
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750Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
74.6 kWReference
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Type
partial power shift and synchronizedReference
open centerReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540EReference
Rear valves
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0 to 4Reference
Mid valves
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0 to 4Reference
Pump flow
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29.9 lpmReference
Total flow
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126.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
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29.9 lpmReference
Control
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center link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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3099 kgReference
Rear Arms
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adjustable ball endsReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
263 cmReference
2,098 mmReference
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
125 cmReference
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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Weight
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5566 to 6558 poundsReference
Flange rear axle
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972 mmReference
2WD ROPS
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2524 kgReference
4WD ROPS
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2659 kgReference
2WD Cab
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2844 kgReference
4WD Cab
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2974 kgReference
4230 Hi-Crop Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Alternator size
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120 ampReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
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FPTF34Reference
Creeper
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YesReference
SCV control
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MechanicalReference
Drawbar category
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ExtendableReference
Rear Axle Type
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Carraro DrivetechReference
Rear Axle Differential Lock
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ElectrohydraulicReference
Front Axle Type
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Carraro DrivetechReference
Front Axle Differential Lock
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Self Locking DifferentialReference
Capacities
Capacity
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207 cu. in.Reference
Power
Max Power
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100 hpReference
Rated Power
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100 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
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87 hpReference
Rear PTO Control
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ElectrohydraulicReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540/540E rpmReference
Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
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1,938 rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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126.4 l/minReference
Remote Valves
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4Reference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
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4Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category 1/Category 2Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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Top Link Draft SensingReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
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4,319 mmReference
Drawbar clearance
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254 mmReference
Turning radius
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11.9\\r\\n11.9 ft ft (without Brakes)Reference
Overall weight
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2,659.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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280/70 R18Reference
Front Wheel Type
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7.50R16Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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trueReference
Seat Suspension
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MechanicalReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
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Dynamic Load Sensing, Hydrostatic, Flow MeteringReference
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.