Compare/John Deere 5100R vs John Deere 6403

John Deere 5100R vs John Deere 6403

Verdict: John Deere 5100R vs John Deere 6403

The John Deere 5100R and the John Deere 6403 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 87 hp. John Deere 5100R is the lighter machine (3,700 kg vs 7,695 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6403 holds more fuel (157.8 L vs 129.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5100R is the newer design (2009 vs 2002). 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

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

87 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with electric de-clutch button and reverser lever. Programmable automatic gear shifting.Reference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

149.9 LReference

157.8 LReference

Engine

74.6 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier III/Stage IIIaReference

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Power

74.6 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

Fuel system

high-pressure common railReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

19.5 LReference

12.3 LReference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Coolant capacity

28.0 LReference

13.5 LReference

Coolant change

1500 hReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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54.3 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Max power

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54.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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64.7 kWReference

Transmission

AutoQuad Plus with underdriveReference

Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.9 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

up to 3Reference

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Total flow

65.1 lpmReference

56.8 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

305mm cerametalic dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2074Reference

1000@2100Reference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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66.7 kWReference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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45.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2189 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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65.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

3700 kgReference

7695 to 8987 poundsReference

Front tire

13.6R24Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

13.6R24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9R34Reference

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Length

394 cmReference

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Width

217 cmReference

185 cmReference

Height (cab)

254 cmReference

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Shipping weight

3700 kgReference

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Max weight

6599 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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231 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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230 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

2WD Length

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412 cmReference

4WD Length

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414 cmReference

Flanged rear axle

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1671 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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149 to 204 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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151 to 201 cmReference

Rear tread

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151 to 201 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3490 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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3687 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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3891 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4076 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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3969 kgReference

Ballasted

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5223 kgReference

Steering wheel

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203 cmReference

John Deere 5100R attachments

5100R Serial Numbers

Location:

Right side of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Attachment overview

Speeds

6403 Serial Number Location

6403 Serial Numbers

2002

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1339Reference

2003

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1557Reference

2004

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2129Reference

2005

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2621Reference

2006

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3762Reference

2007

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5342Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negatveReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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65Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

John Deere 6403 Height

2WD Hood

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173 cmReference

4WD Hood

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172 cmReference

ROPS

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276 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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206 cmReference

Exhaust

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288 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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19.7 l/hourReference

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.