John Deere 5103 vs Steyr 955 (a)
13 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their power is not stated as the same quantity on both; their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (30%); they were not built in overlapping years (2003–2008; 1992–1997). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
13 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 5103 | 955 (a) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measured performance | |||
| PTO power, measured measured | 49.8 hp | — | — |
| Drawbar power, measured measured | 40.9 hp | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | — | 54.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere 3.029 DPY-12 | Steyr WD 301.42 or WD 301.43 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.90 L | 3.12 L | +7% 955 (a) |
| Maximum torque declared | 129 lb·ft · 175.2 N·m | 154 lb·ft · 209 N·m | +19% 955 (a) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Dry LuK double clutch with 280 mm diameter | Dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | Open centre | — |
| Pump flow declared | 11.3 gpm · 42.8 L/min | 12.1 gpm · 45.8 L/min | +7% 955 (a) |
| Pressure declared | 2,828 psi · 195 bar | 3,481 psi · 240 bar | +23% 955 (a) |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,726 lb · 1,690 kg | 5,115 lb · 2,320 kg | +37% 955 (a) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,652–5,031 lb · 2,110–2,282 kg | 6,052 lb · 2,745 kg | differs |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm | 87.0 in · 2,209 mm | +7% 955 (a) |
| Length declared | 137.4 in · 3,490 mm | 144.3 in · 3,665 mm | — |
| Width declared | 65.7 in · 1,670 mm | 80.9 in · 2,055 mm | +23% 955 (a) |
| Height declared | 93.7 in · 2,380 mm | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 12.2 in · 310 mm | 17.7 in · 450 mm | +45% 955 (a) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 11.8 ft · 3.60 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 72.0 qt · 68.1 L | 66.6 qt · 63.0 L | +8% 5103 |
John Deere 5103 sources
Source
- Source: OECD test report 2266, 2005
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103”
Steyr 955 (a) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 955”