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Read articles →An owner-operator walkaround at 153 hours on a 2020 John Deere 5100M used for hay-farm pulling work. Covers exterior features (three SCVs, DEF system, 36-gallon tank, tire spacing), a cab tour (controls, swivel seat, power reverse), and a brief cold start. Comparisons to the 5075E add some context. Shallow overall, no runtime impressions, load work, or reliability talk, but useful for buyers wanting a basic cab and feature orientation.
An owner-operator sharing a hands-on walkthrough from their own hay farm, with no apparent commercial affiliation beyond purchasing from a named dealer.
It has three SCVs (green, blue, and brown), allowing control of three hydraulic up and downs, compared to only one on the 5075E and the owner's other tractors.
Yes, newer tractors like this one come with diesel exhaust fluid, while John Deere E tractors like the 5075E do not because their engines are not big enough to require it.
The 5100M has a 36-gallon fuel tank, compared to an 18-gallon tank on the 5075E.
This particular 5100M does not have a front end loader, though loader mounts are present. The owner uses other tractors with loaders for moving hay bales.
