Compare/John Deere 4230 vs John Deere 5100GF

John Deere 4230 vs John Deere 5100GF

Verdict: John Deere 4230 vs John Deere 5100GF

The John Deere 4230 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 is the lighter machine (5,776 kg vs 8,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

100 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

AgritaliaReference

Optional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged.Reference

With 14.9R28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

90 (Low-Profile)Reference

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Drive

4x4 HFWD 4WDReference

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

hydro-mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Steering

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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

Drawbar (tested)

62.6 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 108 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dry with secondary elementReference

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Pre-heating

coolant heaterReference

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Compression

16.2:1Reference

19.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

800-2400Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

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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

Power at rated engine speed

74.8 kWReference

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Max power

62.6 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

6-cylinder | 6-cylinderReference

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference

2,300 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

4.25x4.75 inchesReference

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

16.2:1Reference

19.0:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft | 24 qtsReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

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152.2 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

Emissions compliance

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Stage IIIAReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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125.5 kgReference

Interval for engine oil change

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500 hrReference

Transmission

Syncro-Range CreeperReference

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Gears

13 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discsReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

planetaryReference

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Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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2WD | 4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

74.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

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Capacity

60.6 LReference

275.5 ciReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

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

Capacities

Fuel

140.0 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

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8.5 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

264 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

8100 to 10800 poundsReference

5776 to 6460 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

12.4-24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

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2WD Length

420 cmReference

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4WD Length

430 cmReference

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Width

138 cmReference

200 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle

86 by 2870 mmReference

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Front tread

147 to 243 cmReference

104 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

154 to 299 cmReference

99 to 162 cmReference

Shipping

3855 kgReference

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Operating

4898 kgReference

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Ballasted

6418 kgReference

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Steering wheel

220 cmReference

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Length

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388 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

John Deere 4230 attachments

4230 Serial Number Location

4230 Serial Numbers

1973

1000Reference

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1974

13000Reference

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1975

22074Reference

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1976

28957Reference

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1977

35588Reference

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Final

42331Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery options

2 | 2Reference

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Charging amps

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95 (cab)Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 4230 Height

Cab

279 cmReference

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Exhaust

385 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

26.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

5057 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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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

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

Category II/IReference

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 maximum lift capacity

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2,651.2 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

227.6 cmReference

200.7 cmReference

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 weight

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2,930.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel tread range

9.5L-15, 7.5L-15, 7.50-16, 11.00-12, 7.50-18, 10.00-16, 12.4-24Reference

41 to 55 inchesReference

Rear wheel tread range

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39 to 64 inchesReference

Power

Max Power

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100 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

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.