Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5101E vs John Deere 6403

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5101E

Utility

power
101 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 5101E specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 6403

Utility

power
102 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 6403 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5101E
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 6403 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
5101E101 hp
6403102 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5101E is in the 84th percentile; 6403 is in the 84th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
5101E276 ci
6403276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5101E is in the 81st percentile; 6403 is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5101E4
64034
Median Utility Tractor4

5101E is in the 50th percentile; 6403 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5101E higher · +3 (+33%)
5101E12
64039
Median Utility Tractor12

5101E is in the 50th percentile; 6403 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

5101E (A)6403 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model5101E6403—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech 4045Not recorded—
Power Output101hp102hp▲ 6403+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,100RPM▲ 5101E+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci276ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
TypePartially synchronizedPartially synchronizedSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
Length148in163in▲ 6403+15 in · +10%
Width64.6in73in▲ 6403+8.4 in · +13%
Height98.8in109in▲ 6403+10.2 in · +10%
Operating Weight7,320lb8,987lb▲ 6403+1,667 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
TypeIndependent with mechanical clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,220lb4,830lb▲ 6403+1,610 lb · +50%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD 4WDMFWD 4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic wet discMechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
Coolant3gal3.6gal▲ 6403+0.6 gal · +20%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5101EJohn Deere 6403Difference
TypeCab with heat and air-conditioningTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 84th percentile (101 hp)B · 84th percentile (102 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 70th percentile (7,320 lb)B · 82nd percentile (8,987 lb)
A · 5101EB · 6403Median Utility Tractor
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