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Years in Production / 2008–2012

John Deere

5101E

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5101E.

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101hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2008–2012

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5101E / 01

At a glance

Overview

2008 - 2012

Model year 2008-20112012-2012

5E Limited Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere
Original Price
$48,135 (2011)

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning.

Final Drives
planetary
Differential Lock
rear standard
Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
33.5 gal126.8 L
Front Hubs
0.74 qts0.7 L
Front Diff
4.8 qts4.5 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
2828 psi195.0 bar
Rear Valves
1 to 3
Mid Valves
2 (optional)
Pump Flow
15.9 gpm60.2 lpm
Total Flow
22.5 gpm85.2 lpm
Steering Flow
6.6 gpm25.0 lpm
Steering Press
1900 psi131.0 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
2/1
Control
position control and top-link draft sensing
Rear Lift At24610mm
3,213 lbs1457 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
mechanical
Rear Type
540/540E
Rear Type
540/1000 (optional)

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
90
Charging Amps
120 (optional)
Battery Cca
950
Battery Volts
12

5101E / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere PowerTech 4045

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
276 ci4.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
Emissions
Tier 2
Rated Power Gross
101 hp75.3 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
17.6:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Idle Rpm
825-2625
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
9 qts8.5 L
Coolant Capacity
12 qts11.4 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014 inches0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel

5101E / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Four gears in each of three ranges with reverser lever. Forward/reverse power shift. Synchronized shift between gears with clutch. Shifts between ranges are unsynchronized.

Transmission
PowrReverser
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil Capacity
46 qts43.5 L
Speeds Description
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

John Deere5101e Transmission

12-speed partially synchronized

5101E / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
147.6 in374 cm
Width
64.6 in164 cm
Height (cab)
99.7 in253 cm
Wheelbase
85.8 in217 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
85.8 inches217 cm
Weight
7,320 lbs3320 kg
Front Tire
12.4-24
Rear Tire
18.4-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
12.4-24
Rear Ag
18.4-30
Industrial Front
12.5/80-18
Industrial Rear
19.5L-24

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5101E videos from their original YouTube creators.

5101E / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1905a

Diesel 12-speed 4WDSeptember 6 - 11, 2007

PTO performance

Id
1905a
Max Power
83.78 hp62.5 kW
Fuel Use
5.4 gal/hour20.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
5.6 gal/hour21.2 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
82.81 hp61.8 kW