Compare/John Deere 4235 vs John Deere 5100ML

John Deere 4235 vs John Deere 5100ML

Verdict: John Deere 4235 vs John Deere 5100ML

The John Deere 4235 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 5,021 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 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

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

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

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

Valves

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3 to 5Reference

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

3606 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

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Wheelbase

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230 cmReference

Width

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213 cmReference

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

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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151.4 LReference

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.