Head to head · Utility

John Deere 3100 vs John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)

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
John DeereJohn Deere 3100
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
310055 hp
5055E (2008-2012)55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3100 is in the 50th percentile; 5055E (2008-2012) is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
3100179 ci
5055E (2008-2012)179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3100 is in the 48th percentile; 5055E (2008-2012) is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
31003
5055E (2008-2012)3
Median Utility Tractor4

3100 is in the 23rd percentile; 5055E (2008-2012) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3100 higher · +11 (+122%)
310020
5055E (2008-2012)9
Median Utility Tractor12

3100 is in the 86th percentile; 5055E (2008-2012) is in the 35th · 4,941 models

3100 (A)5055E (2008-2012) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model31005055E (2008-2012)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model3029DPowerTech 3029H—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,280RPM2,400RPM▲ 5055E (2008-2012)+120 RPM · +5%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
TypeSynchronized, Two-Speed Power ShiftPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
LengthNot recorded138in—
Width73.2in57.1in▲ 3100+16.1 in · +28%
Height95.4in94.5in▲ 3100+0.9 in · <1%
Operating Weight6,548lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with mechanical clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,190lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 3100John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
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 · 35th percentile (9)

Width

median 66 in
A · 68th percentile (73.2 in)B · 31st percentile (57.1 in)
A · 3100B · 5055E (2008-2012)Median Utility Tractor
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