Compare/John Deere 4230 Low Profile vs John Deere 5100GF

John Deere 4230 Low Profile vs John Deere 5100GF

Verdict: John Deere 4230 Low Profile vs John Deere 5100GF

The John Deere 4230 Low Profile and the John Deere 5100GF are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. John Deere 5100GF holds more fuel (152.2 L vs 140.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5100GF is the newer design (2009 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

100 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

AgritaliaReference

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

With 14.9R28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

90Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

hydro-mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

—

John DeereReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

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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5100GF

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orchardReference

5100GV

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vineyardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

140.0 LReference

152.2 LReference

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

19.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Operating RPM

1300-2200Reference

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Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

58.7 LReference

8.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

13.0 LReference

Engine

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74.6 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IIIAReference

Power

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74.6 kWReference

Torque

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375.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter power

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2.8 kWReference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,300 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Stage IIIAReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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125.5 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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19.0:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Interval for engine oil change

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500 hrReference

Transmission

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission Type

—

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

—

2WD | 4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000/groundReference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Pump flow

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59.0 lpmReference

Total flow

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104.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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24.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Rear lift

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2651 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

247 cmReference

215 cmReference

Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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Ag front

9.5L-15Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

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Height (steering wheel)

193 cmReference

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Height (hood)

168 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Rack-and-pinion rear axle

85 mmReference

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Weight

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5776 to 6460 poundsReference

Length

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388 cmReference

Width

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200 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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264 cmReference

Height (cab)

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243 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2930 kgReference

Front tread

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104 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

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99 to 162 cmReference

4230 Low Profile Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Charging amps

—

95 (cab)Reference

Battery AH

—

100Reference

Speeds

Capacities

Capacity

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275.5 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

—

8.5 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

—

100 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

wet discReference

Steering type

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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27.6 gpmReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,700 psiReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.5 gpm (15.6 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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2,651.2 kgReference

General

SCV control

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joystickReference

Rollover protective structure

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ROPS (2-post)Reference

Country of manufacturer

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ItalyReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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264.2 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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243.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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388.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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200.7 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,930.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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39 to 64 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

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41 to 55 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

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.