John DeereModel A
John Deere 4500
Sub-Compact
- power
- 39 hp
- displacement
- 122 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Sub-Compact
John Deere 4500 vs John Deere 5103E
John DeereModel B
John Deere 5103E
Sub-Compact
- power
- 37.5 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 4500
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5103E
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ 4500 higher · +1.5 hp (+4%)450039 hp
5103E37.5 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
4500 is in the 73rd percentile; 5103E is in the 70th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5103E higher · +57 ci (+47%)4500122 ci
5103E179 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
4500 is in the 70th percentile; 5103E is in the 92nd · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ 4500 higher · +1 (+33%)45004
5103E3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
4500 is in the 90th percentile; 5103E is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ 4500 higher · +1 (+13%)45009
5103E8
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
4500 is in the 50th percentile; 5103E is in the 40th · 616 models
4500 (A)5103E (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 4500 | 5103E | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 4TNE84 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 39hp | 37.5hp | ▲ 4500+1.5 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 4500+300 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 4500+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 122ci | 179ci | ▲ 5103E+57 ci · +47% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 4.2in | ▲ 5103E+0.9 in · +27% |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 4.3in | ▲ 5103E+0.8 in · +23% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch | Collar Shift Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 131in | ▲ 4500+4 in · +3% |
| Width | 61.8in | 65in | ▲ 5103E+3.2 in · +5% |
| Height | 97.2in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,450lb | 3,946lb | ▲ 5103E+496 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 2,100rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 4500 | John Deere 5103E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 73rd percentile (39 hp)B · 70th percentile (37.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 70th percentile (122 ci)B · 92nd percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 90th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 50th percentile (9)B · 40th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 65th percentile (3,450 lb)B · 78th percentile (3,946 lb)
A · 4500B · 5103EMedian Sub-Compact Tractor