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John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100M
Verdict: John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100M
The John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 5100M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. John Deere 5100M holds more fuel (140.1 L vs 140.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5100M 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%
88%
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
140.1 LReference
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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4 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,100 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
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4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Quad-RangeReference
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Gears
16 forward and 6 reverseReference
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Clutch
wet discReference
Wet DiscReference
Transmission Type
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Power ShuttleReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
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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Rear lift capacity
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3670 kgReference
Hydraulic flow
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74 L/minDealer
Dimensions
Wheelbase
263 cmReference
2250 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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Weight
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3700 kgDealer
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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Speeds
General
Make & Model
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John DeereReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulicReference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post foldable ROPSReference
Country of manufacturer
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USAReference
Capacities
Capacity
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276 ciReference
Power
Max Power
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100 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
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85 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Steering type
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Power steeringReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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24.7 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
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Open CenterReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,828 psiReference
Remote Valves
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Rear valves:2 or 3 | Mid valves:2 or 3Reference
Steering & Implements flow
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6.3 gpm (18.4 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category II/IReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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lower-link draft sensingReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
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250.2 cmReference
Height Over Cab
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257.8 cmReference
Overall Length
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414 cmReference
Overall weight
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3,628.7 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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2WD Rear: 18.4R30 | 4WD Rear: 460/85R30 agReference
Front Wheel Type
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2WD Front: 12.4R24. | 4WDFront: 320/85R24.Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
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.