Compare/John Deere 4235 vs John Deere 5100MH

John Deere 4235 vs John Deere 5100MH

Verdict: John Deere 4235 vs John Deere 5100MH

The John Deere 4235 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 4235 is the lighter machine (5,021 kg vs 8,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5100MH is the newer design (2012 vs 1974). 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

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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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Displacement

6.6 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Firing order

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

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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

Idle RPM

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900-2300Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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12.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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18.9 LReference

Transmission

Power ShiftReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Type

full power shiftReference

open centerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

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

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1645Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5021 kgReference

8300 to 9300 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

230/95R40Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

230/95R40Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

230/95R40Reference

Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

230/95R40Reference

Wheelbase

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230 cmReference

ROPS Shipping weight

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3764 kgReference

Cab Shipping weight

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4218 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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59 cmReference

Steering wheel

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195 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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120Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.