Compare/John Deere 4230 vs John Deere 5100ML

John Deere 4230 vs John Deere 5100ML

Verdict: John Deere 4230 vs John Deere 5100ML

The John Deere 4230 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 lighter machine (3,606 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 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

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

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

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

90 (Low-Profile)Reference

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Drive

4x4 HFWD 4WDReference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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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

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

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

800-2400Reference

900-2300Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

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Firing order

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

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

58.7 LReference

12.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

18.9 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

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No of Cylinders

6-cylinder | 6-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

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

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Bore and stroke

4.25x4.75 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

16.2:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft | 24 qtsReference

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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

Transmission

Syncro-Range CreeperReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

13 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discsReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

planetaryReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

74.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

53.0 LReference

Type

creeperReference

open centerReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

53.0 LReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

3 to 5Reference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540EReference

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

Capacities

Fuel

140.0 LReference

151.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

264 cmReference

230 cmReference

Weight

8100 to 10800 poundsReference

3606 kgReference

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

213 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle

86 by 2870 mmReference

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Front tread

147 to 243 cmReference

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Rear tread

154 to 299 cmReference

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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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Height (ROPS)

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226 cmReference

Shipping weight

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3606 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

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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120Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

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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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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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

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

227.6 cmReference

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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

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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.