Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5101E vs Massey Ferguson 596

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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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 596

Utility

power
99 hp
displacement
269 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 596 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5101E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 596

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5101E higher · +2 hp (+2%)
5101E101 hp
59699 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5101E is in the 84th percentile; 596 is in the 82nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5101E higher · +7 ci (+3%)
5101E276 ci
596269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5101E is in the 81st percentile; 596 is in the 78th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5101E4
5964
Median Utility Tractor4

5101E is in the 50th percentile; 596 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5101E12
59612
Median Utility Tractor12

5101E is in the 50th percentile; 596 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5101E (A)596 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model5101E596—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelPowerTech 40451104C-44T—
Power Output101hp99hp▲ 5101E+2 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 5101E+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci269ci▲ 5101E+7 ci · +3%
Bore4.2in4.1in▲ 5101E+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
TypePartially synchronizedPartial sync—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
Length148in143in▲ 5101E+5 in · +3%
Width64.6in83.7in▲ 596+19.1 in · +30%
Height98.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight7,320lb6,812lb▲ 5101E+508 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
TypeIndependent with mechanical clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCat II—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,220lb4,199lb▲ 596+979 lb · +30%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
Coolant3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5101EMassey Ferguson 596Difference
TypeCab with heat and air-conditioningNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 84th percentile (101 hp)B · 82nd percentile (99 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 78th percentile (269 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 · 70th percentile (7,320 lb)B · 65th percentile (6,812 lb)
A · 5101EB · 596Median Utility Tractor
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