John Deere 5100E
The John Deere 5100E is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 100 hp / 74.6 kW. Transmission: PowrReverser. Operating weight: 7055 to 7937 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 2013 - 2025
Model year 2013-20142015-20172018-2025
5E SeriesUtility tractor
5E Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
Original price | $46,110 (2014 ROPS ) |
$55,048 (2014 Cab ) | |
John Deere 5100E Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
ROPS Fuel tank | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Cab Fuel tank | 30 gal
113.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 5100E Transmission | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 5100E Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 85 hp
63.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 89.49 hp
66.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Rear valves | 0, 2 or 3 |
Mid valves | 0, 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 15.9 gpm
60.2 lpm |
Total flow | 22.5 gpm
85.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.6 gpm
25.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | top link draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3213 lbs
1457 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
540E@1700 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90.6 inches
230 cm |
Weight | 7055 to 7937 pounds |
Front tire | 12.4-24 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
120 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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5D - 5E Utility Tractors published in 2013, by John Deere* | |
5D - 5E Utility Tractors published in 2014, by John Deere* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech 4045 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
Rated Power (gross) | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — PowrReverser
Transmission | PowrReverser |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in three non-synchronized ranges (A-C) with lever hand power shuttle. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5100E Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90.6 inches
230 cm |
Length | 154.5 inches
392 cm |
Width | 69.6 inches
176 cm |
ROPS Weight | 7055 lbs
3200 kg |
Cab Weight | 7937 lbs
3600 kg |
ROPS Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches
43 cm |
Cab Clearance (front axle) | 15.2 inches
38 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
John Deere 5100E Height | |
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Hood | 62.7 inches
159 cm |
ROPS | 100.8 inches
256 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 78.6 inches
199 cm |
Cab | 101.2 inches
257 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 2075 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
November 5 - 12, 2013
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2075 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 89.49 hp
66.7 kW |
Fuel use | 5.6 gal/hour
21.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 87.01 hp
64.9 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 553 NSL loader | |
John Deere H260 NSL loader | |
John Deere H260 MSL loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5100E based on its 100 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 5100E.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.8 hrs
Approximately 4.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (25 gal / 94.6 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
John Deere 5100E Specification Unit Converter
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