John Deere 5100M

The John Deere 5100M 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 Plus. Operating weight: 7191 to 8750 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 100 hp / 74.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
30 gal 113.6 L
Transmission
PowrReverser Plus
Operating Weight
7191 to 8750 pounds

Overview

John Deere 5100M tractor photo
2012 - 2022 Model year 2012-20142015-2022 5M SeriesUtility tractor 5M Series Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price was $59,281 in 2014
John Deere 5100M Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
ROPS Fuel tank
30 gal 113.6 L
Cab Fuel tank
36 gal 136.3 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 5100M Power
Engine (gross)
100 hp 74.6 kW
PTO (tested)
94.03 hp 70.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic rear diff lock
Steering
hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post foldable ROPS with flat operation platform. Optional isolated platform. Optional cab with air-conditioning. Optional deluxe cab with premium sound package and sunroof.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
2828 psi 195.0 bar
Rear valves
2 ro 3
Mid valves
2 or 3
Pump flow
18.4 gpm 69.6 lpm
Total flow
24.7 gpm 93.5 lpm
Steering flow
6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm
Steering press.
2030 psi 140.0 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
2/1
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
4,793 lbs 2174 kg
5,935 lbs (optional) 2692 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type
540/540E
540 (SyncShuttle)
Engine RPM
540@2100
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
90.6 inches 230 cm
Weight
7191 to 8750 pounds
Front tire
11L-15
Rear tire
18.4R30 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
70 (ROPS)
90 (cab)
Battery volts
12
References
5100M references literature
5M Series published in 2013, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
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 4
Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Rated Power (gross)
100 hp 74.6 kW
Rated RPM
2200
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed
16-speed
32-speed

Transmission — SyncShuttle Plus

Transmission
SyncShuttle Plus
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
wet disc

Transmission — PowrReverser

Transmission
PowrReverser
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc

Transmission — PowrReverser Plus

Transmission
PowrReverser Plus
Gears
32 forward and 16 reverse
Clutch
wet disc

Dimensions

John Deere 5100M Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11L-15. Rear: 18.4R30 (2WD)
Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30 (4WD)
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)
Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 15.5R38 (4WD)
Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 420/85R34 (4WD)
Lawn/turf front
27/12LL-15 (2WD)
12LL-16 (4WD)
44x18-20 (4WD)
Lawn/turf rear
22.5LL-16.1
23.1-26
Industrial front
11LL-15 (2WD)
12.5/80-18 (4WD)
Industrial rear
19.5L-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase
90.6 inches 230 cm
John Deere 5100M Weight
2WD ROPS
7,191 lbs 3261 kg
4WD ROPS
7,600 lbs 3447 kg
IROPS
7,600 lbs 3447 kg
2WD Cab
8,350 lbs 3787 kg
4WD Cab
8,750 lbs 3969 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 2307
Diesel 16-speed 4WD September 13 - 21, 2012 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2307 file
PTO performance
Max power
89.32 hp 66.6 kW
Fuel use
5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
94.03 hp 70.1 kW
Fuel use
6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
88.68 hp 66.1 kW
Fuel use
5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour

Attachments

Attachment overview
John Deere H260 loader
John Deere H310 loader

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5100M based on its 100 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 DutyAggressive 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 DutyHigh density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 5100M.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.8 hrs

Approximately 5.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (30 gal / 113.6 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.2 gal/hr (19.7 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

John Deere 5100M Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5100M.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)100 hp
Kilowatts (kW)74.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)101.4 PS

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