Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5100M vs John Deere 5500

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5100M

Utility

power
87.4 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 5100M specs
John Deere 5500 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 5500

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 5500 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5100M higher · +12.4 hp (+17%)
5100M87.4 hp
550075 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5100M is in the 76th percentile; 5500 is in the 68th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5100M higher · +37 ci (+15%)
5100M276 ci
5500239 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5100M is in the 81st percentile; 5500 is in the 66th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5100M4
55004
Median Utility Tractor4

5100M is in the 50th percentile; 5500 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 5100M higher · +3,415 lb (+59%)
5100M9,195 lb
55005,780 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

5100M is in the 83rd percentile; 5500 is in the 54th · 5,107 models

5100M (A)5500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model5100M5500—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model4045PWL4039TAT01—
Power Output87.4hp75hp▲ 5100M+12.4 hp · +17%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ 5500+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci239ci▲ 5100M+37 ci · +15%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke5in4.3in▲ 5100M+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
Type16 Speed selective gear fixed ratioUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
LengthNot recorded138in—
WidthNot recorded68.5in—
HeightNot recorded97.6in—
Operating Weight9,195lb5,780lb▲ 5100M+3,415 lb · +59%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity19.6gpm15gpm▲ 5100M+4.6 gpm · +31%
Pressure2,911psi2,400psi▲ 5100M+511 psi · +21%
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm544rpm▲ 5500+4 rpm · <1%
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 31,000rpmNot recorded—
Power Rating87.4hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity5,935lb4,280lb▲ 5100M+1,655 lb · +39%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
Control SystemD.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatmentNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.2gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5100MJohn Deere 5500Difference
TypeCabTwo-post folding ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 76th percentile (87.4 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 66th percentile (239 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 83rd percentile (9,195 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,780 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 3,197 lb
A · 80th percentile (5,935 lb)B · 69th percentile (4,280 lb)
A · 5100MB · 5500Median Utility Tractor
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