Head to head · Utility

John Deere 3100 vs John Deere 5055D

John Deere 3100 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 3100

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
20
Full 3100 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5055D

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5055D specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
310055 hp
5055D55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3100 is in the 50th percentile; 5055D is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
3100179 ci
5055D179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3100 is in the 48th percentile; 5055D is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
31003
5055D3
Median Utility Tractor4

3100 is in the 23rd percentile; 5055D is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3100 higher · +12 (+150%)
310020
5055D8
Median Utility Tractor12

3100 is in the 86th percentile; 5055D is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

3100 (A)5055D (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model31005055D—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model3029DPowerTech 3029—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,280RPM2,300RPM▲ 5055D+20 RPM · <1%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
TypeSynchronized, Two-Speed Power ShiftPartially synchronized with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
LengthNot recorded134in—
Width73.2in57.1in▲ 3100+16.1 in · +28%
Height95.4in94.5in▲ 3100+0.9 in · <1%
Operating Weight6,548lb4,665lb▲ 3100+1,883 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with mechanical clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,810lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055DDifference
TypeCabTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 62nd percentile (6,548 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,665 lb)
A · 3100B · 5055DMedian Utility Tractor
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