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John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100ML
Verdict: John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100ML
The John Deere 4230 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 5100ML are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. John Deere 5100ML is the newer design (2012 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 four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear shifts and ranges C/D shifts are synchronized. Power shuttle shifting.Reference
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
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Displacement
6.6 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dry with secondary elementReference
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Compression
16.2:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
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
12.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
18.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
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74.6 kWReference
Emission control
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Interim Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
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74.6 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2300Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Quad-RangeReference
PowrReverserReference
Gears
16 forward and 6 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
electro-hydraulicReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
74.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Type
partial power shift and synchronizedReference
open centerReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540EReference
Hydraulic system
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53.0 LReference
Capacity
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53.0 LReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Valves
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3 to 5Reference
SCV flow
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69.6 lpmReference
Total flow
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93.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
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23.8 lpmReference
Steering press.
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134.5 barReference
Engine RPM
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540E@1645Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
263 cmReference
230 cmReference
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
213 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
247 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
268 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
98 cmReference
35 cmReference
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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3606 kgReference
Height (ROPS)
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226 cmReference
Shipping weight
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3606 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
Charging amps
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120Reference
Battery CCA
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950Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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151.4 LReference
5100ML Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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.