John Deere 5090E vs John Deere 5100M

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

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5090E	John Deere 5100M
Engine HP (hp)	90 hp	▲ 99.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	76.7 hp	▲ 85 hp
Weight (lb)	7,275 lb	▲ 9,185 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,606 lb	▲ 4,644 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	4,630 lb	▲ 5,159 lb
Lift Height (in)	132 in	▲ 149 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,793 lbf	▲ 6,767 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	22.5 gpm	▲ 24.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 21.7 mph	18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090EJohn Deere 5100M

Engine HPhp

90 hp

▲99.1 hp

PTO HPhp

76.7 hp

▲85 hp

Weightlb

7,275 lb

8,140 lb

8,580 lb

8,765 lb

▲9,185 lb

2WD, OOS2WD, CabMFWD, OOSMFWD, Cab

Loader Liftlb

2,606 lb

3,674 lb

3,058 lb

4,246 lb

3,395 lb

▲4,644 lb

540M NSL540M SL540R NSL540R SLH310 NSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

4,630 lb

▲5,159 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 Deere5100M


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 (4.5L) PWL	PowerTech 4045 PWL
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled diesel, electronic fuel control	Diesel, turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	276 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	99.1 hp
PTO Power	76.7 hp	85 hp @ 100 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled (Cool-Gard II coolant)
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry air cleaner, primary and secondary elements
Fuel System	High pressure common rail, electronic fuel control	High pressure common rail (HPCR); electronic fuel control
Alternator	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A; Field-installed option: 200 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump, two engine-mounted pumps	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	18.4 gpm
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	6.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm	24.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	22.5 gpm	24.7 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 (rear, Dual SCV)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear; up to 3 mid	3 rear valves total (3rd rear SCV optional); up to 3 mid SCVs (XI, XII, XIII) for loader functions

Fuel Tank Capacity	25 gal (open operator station); 30 gal (cab)	OOS: 29.6 gal; OOS (High Capacity): 37.2 gal; Cab: 37 gal; Cab (High Capacity): 44.9 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.5 gal (open operator station); 3 gal (cab)	OOS: 5.2 gal; Cab: 5.8 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 gal	3.4 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.5 gal	10.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub)	Differential housing (MFWD): 1.3 gal; Wheel hub (each): 0.2 gal

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement, wet PTO clutch	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch: 540/540E standard, 540/540E/1000 optional
PTO Rear	540/540E standard; 540/1000 optional	540/540E rpm standard; 1000 rpm optional
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 2, convertible to Category 1	Category II (convertible to I)
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,159 lb (maximum lift force at hitch ball); 3,846 lb throughout lift range	5,305 lb standard; 6,114 lb optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,630 lb (electrohydraulic hitch)	5,159 lb standard; 5,954 lb optional
Lift Control Type	Electro-hydraulic hitch with electronic quick raise and lower (premium cab); top-link draft sensing	Mechanical or electrohydraulic; lower-link draft sensing

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; PowrReverser Hi-Lo 24F/12R optional	PowrReverser 16F/16R (base); optional 32F/16R PowrReverser Hi-Lo; PowrQuad PLUS 16F/16R and Powr8 32F/16R also offered
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (standard); 24 forward, 12 reverse (Hi-Lo)	16F/16R standard (PowrReverser); 32F/16R optional (PowrReverser Hi-Lo); 16F/16R (PowrQuad PLUS); 32F/16R (Powr8)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	16F/16R PowrReverser, top gear (D-4): 30K config: 18.64 mph; 40K config: 21.72 mph (480/70R28 Mitas rear tires, 2200 rpm)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	16F/16R PowrReverser, top gear (D-4): 30K config: 20.54 mph; 40K config: 23.94 mph (480/70R28 Mitas rear tires, 2200 rpm)
Clutch	Wet	Wet
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Electro-hydraulic rear differential lock, engage on the go

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS (open operator station); standard or premium cab; MFWD	Cast iron mid-frame
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Not Published
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, dual-stage	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical seat standard; air-suspension seat optional for cab	OOS: isolated mechanical seat (fore/aft, weight, and lumbar adjustment); Cab: mechanical suspension seat standard, air suspension seat optional; adjustable weight range 88-330 lb
Front Axle Type	MFWD	MFWD
Front Axle Rating	6,615 lb	6,613 lb (MFWD, max permissible front axle load)
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 drawbar: 2,756 lb; 2,425 lb; 2,205 lb. Heavy-duty drawbar: 3,197 lb; 2,646 lb

Overall Width	83.6 in (minimum, 16.9-30 R1 tires); 85.1 in (minimum, 18.4-30 R1 tires)	Cab, with fender extension: 85.6 in; Cab, without fender extension: 74 in; OOS, with fender extension: 69.1 in; OOS, without fender extension: 51.7 in
Wheelbase	92.5 in	92.5 in
Ground Clearance	17 in (front axle)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.6 ft (MFWD)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	101.1 in	102.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.4 in	102.9 in
Overall Length	159.13 in	149.5 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	7,275 lb (MFWD open operator station, shipping weight); 8,150 lb (MFWD cab, shipping weight)	2WD, OOS: 8,140 lb; 2WD, Cab: 8,580 lb; MFWD, OOS: 8,765 lb; MFWD, Cab: 9,185 lb (shipping weight, less weights)
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	12.4R24 (320/85R24) R1W Radial
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4-30 R1 bias	18.4R30 (460/85R30) R1W Radial
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick attach option with integrated parking stand	Not Published
Loader Model	520M (NSL and MSL); 540M (NSL)	540M NSL; 540M SL; 540R NSL; 540R SL; H310 NSL (MFWD required for H310)
Loader Lift Height	520M MSL: 132.0 in	540M NSL: 138 in; 540M SL: 138 in; 540R NSL: 141 in; 540R SL: 141 in; H310 NSL: 149 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	520M MSL: 2,606 lb (to maximum height, measured at pivot)	540M NSL: 3,674 lb; 540M SL: 3,058 lb; 540R NSL: 4,246 lb; 540R SL: 3,395 lb; H310 NSL: 4,644 lb (measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	520M NSL: 4,511 lbf; 520M MSL: 4,793 lbf (at pivot point)	540M NSL: 6,686 lbf; 540M SL: 5,513 lbf; 540R NSL: 4,945 lbf; 540R SL: 5,291 lbf; H310 NSL: 6,767 lbf (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 5100M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100M?: The John Deere 5100M leads on engine hp at 99.1 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 5100M?: The John Deere 5100M 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 5100M?: The John Deere 5100M leads on weight at 9,185 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 5100M?: The John Deere 5100M leads on loader lift at 4,644 lb lb, compared to 2,606 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5100M?: The John Deere 5100M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 5,159 lb lb, compared to 4,630 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5090E	John Deere 5100M
Engine HP (hp)	90 hp	▲ 99.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	76.7 hp	▲ 85 hp
Weight (lb)	7,275 lb	▲ 9,185 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,606 lb	▲ 4,644 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	4,630 lb	▲ 5,159 lb
Lift Height (in)	132 in	▲ 149 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,793 lbf	▲ 6,767 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	22.5 gpm	▲ 24.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 21.7 mph	18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090EJohn Deere 5100M

Engine HPhp

90 hp

▲99.1 hp

PTO HPhp

76.7 hp

▲85 hp

Weightlb

7,275 lb

8,140 lb

8,580 lb

8,765 lb

▲9,185 lb

2WD, OOS2WD, CabMFWD, OOSMFWD, Cab

Loader Liftlb

2,606 lb

3,674 lb

3,058 lb

4,246 lb

3,395 lb

▲4,644 lb

540M NSL540M SL540R NSL540R SLH310 NSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

4,630 lb

▲5,159 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 Deere5100M


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 (4.5L) PWL	PowerTech 4045 PWL
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled diesel, electronic fuel control	Diesel, turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	276 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	99.1 hp
PTO Power	76.7 hp	85 hp @ 100 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled (Cool-Gard II coolant)
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry air cleaner, primary and secondary elements
Fuel System	High pressure common rail, electronic fuel control	High pressure common rail (HPCR); electronic fuel control
Alternator	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A; Field-installed option: 200 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump, two engine-mounted pumps	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	18.4 gpm
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	6.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm	24.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	22.5 gpm	24.7 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 (rear, Dual SCV)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear; up to 3 mid	3 rear valves total (3rd rear SCV optional); up to 3 mid SCVs (XI, XII, XIII) for loader functions

Fuel Tank Capacity	25 gal (open operator station); 30 gal (cab)	OOS: 29.6 gal; OOS (High Capacity): 37.2 gal; Cab: 37 gal; Cab (High Capacity): 44.9 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.5 gal (open operator station); 3 gal (cab)	OOS: 5.2 gal; Cab: 5.8 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 gal	3.4 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.5 gal	10.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub)	Differential housing (MFWD): 1.3 gal; Wheel hub (each): 0.2 gal

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement, wet PTO clutch	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch: 540/540E standard, 540/540E/1000 optional
PTO Rear	540/540E standard; 540/1000 optional	540/540E rpm standard; 1000 rpm optional
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 2, convertible to Category 1	Category II (convertible to I)
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,159 lb (maximum lift force at hitch ball); 3,846 lb throughout lift range	5,305 lb standard; 6,114 lb optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,630 lb (electrohydraulic hitch)	5,159 lb standard; 5,954 lb optional
Lift Control Type	Electro-hydraulic hitch with electronic quick raise and lower (premium cab); top-link draft sensing	Mechanical or electrohydraulic; lower-link draft sensing

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; PowrReverser Hi-Lo 24F/12R optional	PowrReverser 16F/16R (base); optional 32F/16R PowrReverser Hi-Lo; PowrQuad PLUS 16F/16R and Powr8 32F/16R also offered
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (standard); 24 forward, 12 reverse (Hi-Lo)	16F/16R standard (PowrReverser); 32F/16R optional (PowrReverser Hi-Lo); 16F/16R (PowrQuad PLUS); 32F/16R (Powr8)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	16F/16R PowrReverser, top gear (D-4): 30K config: 18.64 mph; 40K config: 21.72 mph (480/70R28 Mitas rear tires, 2200 rpm)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	16F/16R PowrReverser, top gear (D-4): 30K config: 20.54 mph; 40K config: 23.94 mph (480/70R28 Mitas rear tires, 2200 rpm)
Clutch	Wet	Wet
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Electro-hydraulic rear differential lock, engage on the go

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS (open operator station); standard or premium cab; MFWD	Cast iron mid-frame
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Not Published
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, dual-stage	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical seat standard; air-suspension seat optional for cab	OOS: isolated mechanical seat (fore/aft, weight, and lumbar adjustment); Cab: mechanical suspension seat standard, air suspension seat optional; adjustable weight range 88-330 lb
Front Axle Type	MFWD	MFWD
Front Axle Rating	6,615 lb	6,613 lb (MFWD, max permissible front axle load)
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 drawbar: 2,756 lb; 2,425 lb; 2,205 lb. Heavy-duty drawbar: 3,197 lb; 2,646 lb

Overall Width	83.6 in (minimum, 16.9-30 R1 tires); 85.1 in (minimum, 18.4-30 R1 tires)	Cab, with fender extension: 85.6 in; Cab, without fender extension: 74 in; OOS, with fender extension: 69.1 in; OOS, without fender extension: 51.7 in
Wheelbase	92.5 in	92.5 in
Ground Clearance	17 in (front axle)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.6 ft (MFWD)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	101.1 in	102.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.4 in	102.9 in
Overall Length	159.13 in	149.5 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	7,275 lb (MFWD open operator station, shipping weight); 8,150 lb (MFWD cab, shipping weight)	2WD, OOS: 8,140 lb; 2WD, Cab: 8,580 lb; MFWD, OOS: 8,765 lb; MFWD, Cab: 9,185 lb (shipping weight, less weights)
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	12.4R24 (320/85R24) R1W Radial
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4-30 R1 bias	18.4R30 (460/85R30) R1W Radial
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick attach option with integrated parking stand	Not Published
Loader Model	520M (NSL and MSL); 540M (NSL)	540M NSL; 540M SL; 540R NSL; 540R SL; H310 NSL (MFWD required for H310)
Loader Lift Height	520M MSL: 132.0 in	540M NSL: 138 in; 540M SL: 138 in; 540R NSL: 141 in; 540R SL: 141 in; H310 NSL: 149 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	520M MSL: 2,606 lb (to maximum height, measured at pivot)	540M NSL: 3,674 lb; 540M SL: 3,058 lb; 540R NSL: 4,246 lb; 540R SL: 3,395 lb; H310 NSL: 4,644 lb (measured at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	520M NSL: 4,511 lbf; 520M MSL: 4,793 lbf (at pivot point)	540M NSL: 6,686 lbf; 540M SL: 5,513 lbf; 540R NSL: 4,945 lbf; 540R SL: 5,291 lbf; H310 NSL: 6,767 lbf (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 5100M: Quick Answers

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

The John Deere 5100M leads on engine hp at 99.1 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 5100M?

The John Deere 5100M 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 5100M?

The John Deere 5100M leads on weight at 9,185 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 5100M?

The John Deere 5100M leads on loader lift at 4,644 lb lb, compared to 2,606 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.

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

The John Deere 5100M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 5,159 lb lb, compared to 4,630 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.

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