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John Deere 4230 Low Profile vs John Deere 5100MH
Verdict: John Deere 4230 Low Profile vs John Deere 5100MH
The John Deere 4230 Low Profile and the John Deere 5100MH are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. John Deere 5100MH 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 18.4-30 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
Total built
90Reference
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Final drives
planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydro-mechanical rearReference
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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
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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
58.7 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 Syncro-RangeReference
PowrReverserReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
electro-hydraulicReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
74.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
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
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
247 cmReference
230 cmReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
230/95R40Reference
Rear tire
18.4-30Reference
230/95R40Reference
Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
230/95R40Reference
Ag rear
18.4-26Reference
230/95R40Reference
Height (steering wheel)
193 cmReference
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Height (hood)
168 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
33 cmReference
59 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
85 mmReference
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Weight
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8300 to 9300 poundsReference
ROPS Shipping weight
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3764 kgReference
Cab Shipping weight
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4218 kgReference
Steering wheel
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195 cmReference
4230 Low Profile 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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140.0 LReference
5100MH Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
John Deere 5100MH Height
Hood
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190 cmReference
ROPS
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279 cmReference
Cab
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281 cmReference
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.