For the John Deere 5100R, coolant capacity is 4.25 gal (16.1 L). Coolant choice is listed as John Deere Cool-Gard II, with 40/60 coolant and water mix guidance.
Coolant capacity4.25 gal (16.1 L)Cooling system refill amount
Antifreeze mix40/60 coolant and water mixFreeze/boil protection
John Deere 5100R Coolant Capacity Specs
Coolant capacity
4.25 gal (16.1 L)
Coolant type
John Deere Cool-Gard II
Antifreeze mix
40/60 coolant and water mix
Engine horsepower
100 hp
Engine displacement
274.6 cu in (4.5 L)
John Deere 5100R Coolant Capacity Guide
Coolant capacity guide
This model
4.25 gal
Class low
4 gal
Class typical
6.5 gal
Class high
10 gal
Compared with a broad utility tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere 5100R Coolant Service Notes
Coolant capacity note
For the John Deere 5100R, the coolant capacity is 4.25 gal (16.1 L). That is the buying and refill guide for a full cooling-system service
Coolant service note
For a full coolant service on the John Deere 5100R, plan around 4.25 gal (16.1 L) and match the listed coolant guidance: John Deere Cool-Gard II and 40/60 coolant and water mix
Coolant type note
The John Deere 5100R coolant type is John Deere Cool-Gard II. Wrong coolant chemistry can reduce corrosion, freeze and boil protection
Antifreeze mix note
The listed mix for the John Deere 5100R is 40/60 coolant and water mix. Keep the coolant strength in range after a drain, flush or top-up
Refill check
After a drain and refill on the John Deere 5100R, the cooling system can burp air. Recheck the level after the first warm-up and cool-down cycle
Engine context
The John Deere 5100R engine specs listed with this page are engine horsepower 100 hp and engine displacement 274.6 cu in (4.5 L). They help identify the machine, but they are not a substitute for the coolant capacity
John Deere 5100R Coolant Capacity FAQ
How many litres of coolant does the John Deere 5100R take?
The cooling system capacity for the John Deere 5100R is 4.25 gal (16.1 L). This is the main refill figure for a drain, flush or coolant change
What coolant chemistry should the John Deere 5100R use?
For the John Deere 5100R, the coolant type is listed as John Deere Cool-Gard II. Avoid mixing incompatible coolant products
What mix ratio should I use when refilling the John Deere 5100R?
The John Deere 5100R uses 40/60 coolant and water mix where that mix is specified. Confirm the mix against your climate and manual
How do I avoid air pockets when refilling the John Deere 5100R coolant?
Fill the John Deere 5100R slowly, run it with the heater/thermostat cycle where applicable, let it cool and check the level again. That helps catch trapped air
Should old coolant be drained from the John Deere 5100R?
Flush the John Deere 5100R cooling system if the coolant is dirty, contaminated, badly diluted or overdue for service. A simple top-up does not fix old coolant chemistry
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor coolant capacity and coolant type can change by year, market, engine, radiator setup and service procedure. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.
