John Deere 5090E vs John Deere 5100E

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 5100E leads 4 categories to 0 (5 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 5090E and John Deere 5100E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5090E	John Deere 5100E
Engine HP (hp)	90 hp	▲ 100 hp
PTO HP (hp)	76.7 hp	▲ 85 hp
Weight (lb)	7,275 lb	▲ 8,150 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,606 lb	2,606 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	4,630 lb	4,630 lb
Lift Height (in)	132 in	132 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,793 lbf	4,793 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	21.7 mph	▲ 24.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090EJohn Deere 5100E

Engine HPhp

90 hp

▲100 hp

PTO HPhp

76.7 hp

▲85 hp

Weightlb

7,275 lb

▲8,150 lb

OOSCab

Loader Liftlb

▲2,606 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,630 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere5090E	John Deere5100E


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 (4.5L) PWL	PowerTech PWL 4045
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled diesel, electronic fuel control	Diesel, turbocharged, aftercooled
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	276 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	100 hp
PTO Power	76.7 hp	85 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	High pressure common rail, electronic fuel control	High Pressure Common Rail
Alternator	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump, two engine-mounted pumps	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	6.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear; 0 mid	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear; up to 3 mid	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	25 gal (open operator station); 30 gal (cab)	OOS: 25 gal; Cab: 30 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.5 gal (open operator station); 3 gal (cab)	Cab: 3 gal; OOS: 2.5 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 gal	3.2 gal (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.5 gal	11.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub)	MFWD differential housing: 1.3 gal; MFWD wheel hub (each): 0.74 qt

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement, wet PTO clutch	Independent, electrohydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540/540E standard; 540/1000 optional	540/540E rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 2, convertible to Category 1	Category II
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,159 lb (maximum lift force at hitch ball); 3,846 lb throughout lift range	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,630 lb (electrohydraulic hitch)	4,630 lb
Lift Control Type	Electro-hydraulic hitch with electronic quick raise and lower (premium cab); top-link draft sensing	Top link draft sensing; mechanical hitch controls

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; PowrReverser Hi-Lo 24F/12R optional	PowrReverser
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (standard); 24 forward, 12 reverse (Hi-Lo)	12F/12R (standard); 24F/12R (optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	12F/12R: 21.7 mph; 24F/12R: 24.9 mph (electronically limited)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	Not Published
Clutch	Wet	Wet traction clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Pedal-operated differential lock

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS (open operator station); standard or premium cab; MFWD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, dual-stage	Hydraulic wet disc brakes, self-equalizing and self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical seat standard; air-suspension seat optional for cab	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	6,615 lb	6,615 lb
Drawbar Capacity	2,755 lb (standard drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,425 lb (standard drawbar, 350 and 15.7 in extended); 3,195 lb (heavy-duty drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,645 lb (heavy-duty drawbar, 350 and 15.7 in extended)	Standard: 2,755 lb; 2,425 lb (350 and 15.7 in extended). Heavy-Duty: 3,195 lb; 2,645 lb (350 and 15.7 in extended)

Overall Width	83.6 in (minimum, 16.9-30 R1 tires); 85.1 in (minimum, 18.4-30 R1 tires)	Not Published
Wheelbase	92.5 in	92.5 in
Ground Clearance	17 in (front axle)	ROPS: 17 in; Cab: 15.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.6 ft (MFWD)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	101.1 in	100.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.4 in	101.2 in
Overall Length	159.13 in	159.13 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	7,275 lb (MFWD open operator station, shipping weight); 8,150 lb (MFWD cab, shipping weight)	OOS: 7,275 lb (shipping weight); Cab: 8,150 lb (shipping weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	18.4-30 R1 bias rear standard; 16.9-30 R1 also listed	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	12.4-24	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4-30 R1 bias	18.4-30
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5/80-18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	19.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick attach option with integrated parking stand	520M; 540M
Loader Model	520M (NSL and MSL); 540M (NSL)	520M and 540M (previously H240 and H260)
Loader Lift Height	520M MSL: 132.0 in	520M MSL: 132.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	520M MSL: 2,606 lb (to maximum height, measured at pivot)	520M MSL: 2,606 lb (to maximum height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	520M NSL: 4,511 lbf; 520M MSL: 4,793 lbf (at pivot point)	520M MSL: 4,793 lb (measured at pivot)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 5 years or 2,000 hours, as sold new	Not Published

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John Deere 5090E vs John Deere 5100E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?: The John Deere 5100E leads on engine hp at 100 hp hp, compared to 90 hp hp for the John Deere 5090E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?: The John Deere 5100E leads on pto hp at 85 hp hp, compared to 76.7 hp hp for the John Deere 5090E.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?: The John Deere 5100E leads on weight at 8,150 lb lb, compared to 7,275 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,606 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 4,630 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5090E	John Deere 5100E
Engine HP (hp)	90 hp	▲ 100 hp
PTO HP (hp)	76.7 hp	▲ 85 hp
Weight (lb)	7,275 lb	▲ 8,150 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,606 lb	2,606 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	4,630 lb	4,630 lb
Lift Height (in)	132 in	132 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,793 lbf	4,793 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	21.7 mph	▲ 24.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090EJohn Deere 5100E

Engine HPhp

90 hp

▲100 hp

PTO HPhp

76.7 hp

▲85 hp

Weightlb

7,275 lb

▲8,150 lb

OOSCab

Loader Liftlb

▲2,606 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,630 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere5090E	John Deere5100E


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 (4.5L) PWL	PowerTech PWL 4045
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled diesel, electronic fuel control	Diesel, turbocharged, aftercooled
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	276 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	100 hp
PTO Power	76.7 hp	85 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	High pressure common rail, electronic fuel control	High Pressure Common Rail
Alternator	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump, two engine-mounted pumps	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	6.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear; 0 mid	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear; up to 3 mid	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	25 gal (open operator station); 30 gal (cab)	OOS: 25 gal; Cab: 30 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.5 gal (open operator station); 3 gal (cab)	Cab: 3 gal; OOS: 2.5 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 gal	3.2 gal (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.5 gal	11.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub)	MFWD differential housing: 1.3 gal; MFWD wheel hub (each): 0.74 qt

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement, wet PTO clutch	Independent, electrohydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540/540E standard; 540/1000 optional	540/540E rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 2, convertible to Category 1	Category II
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,159 lb (maximum lift force at hitch ball); 3,846 lb throughout lift range	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,630 lb (electrohydraulic hitch)	4,630 lb
Lift Control Type	Electro-hydraulic hitch with electronic quick raise and lower (premium cab); top-link draft sensing	Top link draft sensing; mechanical hitch controls

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; PowrReverser Hi-Lo 24F/12R optional	PowrReverser
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (standard); 24 forward, 12 reverse (Hi-Lo)	12F/12R (standard); 24F/12R (optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	12F/12R: 21.7 mph; 24F/12R: 24.9 mph (electronically limited)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	Not Published
Clutch	Wet	Wet traction clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Pedal-operated differential lock

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS (open operator station); standard or premium cab; MFWD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, dual-stage	Hydraulic wet disc brakes, self-equalizing and self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical seat standard; air-suspension seat optional for cab	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	6,615 lb	6,615 lb
Drawbar Capacity	2,755 lb (standard drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,425 lb (standard drawbar, 350 and 15.7 in extended); 3,195 lb (heavy-duty drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,645 lb (heavy-duty drawbar, 350 and 15.7 in extended)	Standard: 2,755 lb; 2,425 lb (350 and 15.7 in extended). Heavy-Duty: 3,195 lb; 2,645 lb (350 and 15.7 in extended)

Overall Width	83.6 in (minimum, 16.9-30 R1 tires); 85.1 in (minimum, 18.4-30 R1 tires)	Not Published
Wheelbase	92.5 in	92.5 in
Ground Clearance	17 in (front axle)	ROPS: 17 in; Cab: 15.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.6 ft (MFWD)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	101.1 in	100.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.4 in	101.2 in
Overall Length	159.13 in	159.13 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	7,275 lb (MFWD open operator station, shipping weight); 8,150 lb (MFWD cab, shipping weight)	OOS: 7,275 lb (shipping weight); Cab: 8,150 lb (shipping weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	18.4-30 R1 bias rear standard; 16.9-30 R1 also listed	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	12.4-24	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4-30 R1 bias	18.4-30
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5/80-18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	19.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick attach option with integrated parking stand	520M; 540M
Loader Model	520M (NSL and MSL); 540M (NSL)	520M and 540M (previously H240 and H260)
Loader Lift Height	520M MSL: 132.0 in	520M MSL: 132.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	520M MSL: 2,606 lb (to maximum height, measured at pivot)	520M MSL: 2,606 lb (to maximum height, measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	520M NSL: 4,511 lbf; 520M MSL: 4,793 lbf (at pivot point)	520M MSL: 4,793 lb (measured at pivot)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 5 years or 2,000 hours, as sold new	Not Published

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John Deere 5090E vs John Deere 5100E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?

The John Deere 5100E leads on engine hp at 100 hp hp, compared to 90 hp hp for the John Deere 5090E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?

The John Deere 5100E leads on pto hp at 85 hp hp, compared to 76.7 hp hp for the John Deere 5090E.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?

The John Deere 5100E leads on weight at 8,150 lb lb, compared to 7,275 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,606 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100E?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 4,630 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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