Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5100E vs Massey Ferguson 4253

John Deere 5100E Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 5100E

Utility

power
89.5 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 5100E specs
Massey Ferguson 4253 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4253

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4253 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5100E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4253

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4253 higher · +5.5 hp (+6%)
5100E89.5 hp
425395 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5100E is in the 77th percentile; 4253 is in the 81st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5100E higher · +32 ci (+13%)
5100E276 ci
4253244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5100E is in the 81st percentile; 4253 is in the 68th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5100E4
42534
Median Utility Tractor4

5100E is in the 50th percentile; 4253 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5100E12
425312
Median Utility Tractor12

5100E is in the 50th percentile; 4253 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5100E (A)4253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model5100E4253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelPowerTech 40451004.4TW—
Power Output89.5hp95hp▲ 4253+5.5 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,297RPM2,200RPM▲ 5100E+97 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci244ci▲ 5100E+32 ci · +13%
Bore4.2in3.9in▲ 5100E+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio12-Speed selective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Length155in159in▲ 4253+4 in · +3%
Width69.6in79in▲ 4253+9.4 in · +14%
Height101in22.4in▲ 5100E+78.6 in · +351%
Operating Weight7,940lb8,595lb▲ 4253+655 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity16.5gpm9.5gpm▲ 5100E+7 gpm · +74%
Pressure2,873psi2,685psi▲ 5100E+188 psi · +7%
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Type540/540ENot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/70R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 FWA—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5100EMassey Ferguson 4253Difference
TypeROPS / CabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 77th percentile (89.5 hp)B · 81st percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 68th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 75th percentile (7,940 lb)B · 80th percentile (8,595 lb)
A · 5100EB · 4253Median Utility Tractor
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