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John Deere 5100M

The John Deere 5100M is a powerful utility tractor built from 2012 to 2015. It has a strong 4-cylinder diesel engine that makes 87.40 hp. This engine is turbocharged and has a very high displacement of 276 ci. The tractor has a 4WD drive system and a 16-speed transmission for both forward and reverse gears. This tractor is great for heavy work. It has a very high hitch capacity of 5,935 lb and a high operating weight of 9,195 lb. The hydraulic system is strong too, with above-average pressure of 2,911 psi. The 5100M has a cab for the driver's comfort and uses hydrostatic power steering. It also has three PTO speeds: two at 540 rpm and one at 1000 rpm. John Deere is known for making reliable farm equipment, and this tractor is no exception.

ManufacturerJohn DeerePower87.4 hpEngine4-cylTrans16 Speed selective gear fixed ratio
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Quick specs

Category
Utility
Engine Power Output
87hp
PTO HP
87.4
Operating Weight
9,195 lb
Transmission
16 Speed selective gear fixed ratio
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How the 5100M compares

vs. Utility median

Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Utility tractors

87.4 hp · 76th

This model

9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383

The 5100M ranks at the 76th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.

Overview

About the John Deere 5100M

The John Deere 5100M is a powerful utility tractor built from 2012 to 2015. It has a strong 4-cylinder diesel engine that makes 87.40 hp. This engine is turbocharged and has a very high displacement of 276 ci. The tractor has a 4WD drive system and a 16-speed transmission for both forward and reverse gears. This tractor is great for heavy work. It has a very high hitch capacity of 5,935 lb and a high operating weight of 9,195 lb. The hydraulic system is strong too, with above-average pressure of 2,911 psi. The 5100M has a cab for the driver's comfort and uses hydrostatic power steering. It also has three PTO speeds: two at 540 rpm and one at 1000 rpm. John Deere is known for making reliable farm equipment, and this tractor is no exception.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerJohn Deere
Model5100M
CategoryUtility tractor
Type4WD
Years built2012–2015
Operating weight9,195lb

Engine

MakeJohn Deere
Model4045PWL
Power87.4hp
Cylinders4
Displacement276ci
Bore4.17in
Stroke5in

Transmission

Type16 Speed selective gear fixed ratio
Forward gears16
Reverse gears16

Chassis & drive

Drive4WD
SteeringHydrostatic power
BrakesHydraulic wet disc
CabCab

Hydraulics

TypeOpen center
Pump flow19.6gpm
Pressure2,911psi

Power take-off

Rear PTOIndependent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch
PTO power87.4hp
PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Operating weight9,195lb

Head to head

5100M vs. Utility median

How the John Deere 5100M compares to other Utility tractors

SpecThis modelUtility medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power87.4 hp55 hp+59%76th
Engine Displacement276 ci183 ci+51%81st
Cylinders44at median50th
Forward Gears1612+33%73rd
Operating Weight9,195 lb5,303 lb+73%83rd
3-Point Hitch Capacity5,935 lb3,197 lb+86%80th

Medians and percentiles are computed from the utility tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 1,0835,720 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

When was the John Deere 5100M in production?

John Deere 5100M production started in 2012 and ended in 2015.

What transmission is in the John Deere 5100M?

Transmission on the John Deere 5100M is 16 Speed selective gear fixed ratio, with 16 forward speeds.

What type of hydraulic system does the John Deere 5100M use?

Hydraulics on the John Deere 5100M are Open center, delivering 19.6 gpm of pump flow.

What hitch category is the John Deere 5100M?

The John Deere 5100M uses a Category II/I hitch with a lift capacity of 5,935 lb.

How much horsepower does the John Deere 5100M have?

The John Deere 5100M produces 87.4 hp from its 4-cylinder engine. Engine displacement is 276 ci.

How much PTO horsepower does the John Deere 5100M have?

Measured at the PTO, the John Deere 5100M is rated at 87.4 hp.

How much does the John Deere 5100M weigh?

The John Deere 5100M weighs about 9,195 lb in operating condition.

What maintenance does the John Deere 5100M require?

Like any tractor, the John Deere 5100M needs periodic engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic fluid checks, and regular greasing and inspection. The owner's manual lists the manufacturer's recommended service intervals.