John Deere 5100M Specs ( 2012-2022 )
Overview
The John Deere 5100M is a utility tractor manufactured in Augusta, Georgia, between 2012 and 2022, featuring a 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. This model was offered in 2WD and 4WD configurations with multiple transmission options including the 32-speed PowrReverser Plus and both ROPS and cab platform variants. Key specifications include a total hydraulic flow of 24.7 gpm and a rear lift capacity of up to 8,093 lbs at the hitch ends.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 2307, the 5100M demonstrated a maximum PTO output of 92.04 hp and reached a power level of 94.03 hp at rated engine speed.
Transmission Configuration:
The tractor features a variety of drive systems, including a 32-forward and 16-reverse speed PowrReverser Plus transmission with a left-hand power shuttle and push-button high/low power shifting.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
Equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 18.4 gpm pump flow at 2828 psi, the unit supports a rear hitch rated for 4,793 lbs at 24 inches behind the lift points.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA / Original price was $59,281 in 2014 |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Cab Fuel tank | 36 gal (136.3 L) |
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| Engine type | John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
| ROPS Fuel tank | 30 gal (113.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 276 ci (4.5 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
| Emissions | Interim Tier 4 |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Idle RPM | 875-2350 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 102 hp (76.1 kW) |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
| Rated Power (gross) | 100 hp (74.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 2888 lb-ft (3916.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Engine (gross) | 100 hp (74.6 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 102 hp (76.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 94.03 hp (70.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left hand power shuttle lever. Push-button high/low power shift in each gear. Gear shifts (1-4) are synchronized, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. / Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. / Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle lever. Clutch must be used to shift directions. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. |
| Gears | 32 forward and 16 reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | John Deere PowrReverser Plus / John Deere PowrReverser / John Deere SyncReverser |
| Type | two-speed power shift / power shuttle / partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 32-speed two-speed power shift / 16-speed power shuttle / 16-speed partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 16-speed / 32-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. Optional air-conditioning. |
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| Description | 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. |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear diff lock |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic *Optional. |
Hydraulics
| Mid valves | 2 or 3 |
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| Pressure | 2828 psi (195.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 18.4 gpm (69.6 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 2 ro 3 |
| Steering flow | 6.3 gpm (23.8 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 2030 psi (140.0 bar) |
| Total flow | 24.7 gpm (93.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
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| Front Hitch | II OptOptional |
| Front lift (at ends) | 6519 lbs (2957 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4,793 lbs (2174 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 8093 lbs (3670 kg) |
| Rear Type | 2/1 |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 70 (ROPS) |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 15.4 inches (39 cm) |
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| Height (cab) | 102.2 inches (259 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 inches (230 cm) |
| Front tire | 11L-15 |
| Rear tire | 18.4R30 (2WD) |
| Weight | 7191 to 8750 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 inches (230 cm) |
| Ag front | 13.6R24 |
| Ag rear | 16.9R34 |
| Industrial front | 11LL-15 (2WD) |
| Industrial rear | 19.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27/12LL-15 (2WD) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 22.5LL-16.1 |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11L-15. Rear: 18.4R30 (2WD) |
5100M Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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John Deere 5100M Weight
| 2WD Cab | 8,350 lbs (3787 kg) |
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| 2WD Max capacity | 12000 lbs (5443 kg) |
| 2WD ROPS | 7,191 lbs (3261 kg) |
| 4WD Cab | 8,750 lbs (3969 kg) |
| 4WD Max capacity | 13230 lbs (6001 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS | 7,600 lbs (3447 kg) |
| IROPS | 7,600 lbs (3447 kg) |
| Shipping | 8157 lbs (3700 kg) |
John Deere 5100M attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 2307
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDSeptember 13 - 21, 2012Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2307 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) / 6.0 gal/hour (22.7 l/hour) / 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 89.32 hp (66.6 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 94.03 hp (70.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 88.68 hp (66.1 kW) |
References
| Description | 5M Series published in 2013, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 420/85R30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% faster than forward speeds. / With 420/85R30 rear tires and 30 kph option. Reverse speeds are 10% faster than forward speeds. / With 420/85R30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% faster than forward speeds. |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2255
Test Date:
September 29 to October 5, 2022
Location:
Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0832
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Max Power (1 Hour)
92.04 hp
@ 2000 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
86.79 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
90.49 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 283 lb.-ft. (383 Nm) at 1601 rpm |
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| Torque Rise | 36.6% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM | DEF gal/hr | DEF L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 86.79 | 64.72 | 2201 | 566 | 0.14 | 0.52 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 92.04 | 68.64 | 2000 | 0.14 | 0.52 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
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| 86.79 | 2201 | 5.30 | 0.43 | 16.38 | 0.14 |
| 75.31 | 2248 | 5.00 | 0.47 | 15.06 | 0.14 |
| 57.27 | 2279 | 4.27 | 0.52 | 13.41 | 0.11 |
| 38.50 | 2300 | 3.32 | 0.61 | 11.59 | 0.09 |
| 19.20 | 2300 | 2.59 | 0.95 | 7.42 | 0.06 |
| 0.25 | 2299 | 1.86 | 53.10 | 0.13 | 0.05 |