John Deere 5203 vs John Deere 5300 (A)
7 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their power is not stated as the same quantity on both; 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
7 material differences · 9 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 5203 | 5300 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measured performance | |||
| PTO power, measured measured | 50.8 hp | — | — |
| Drawbar power, measured measured | 41.0 hp | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | — | 49.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere 3.029 DPY-13 | John Deere 3.029 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.90 L | 2.94 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 138 lb·ft · 187.7 N·m | 133 lb·ft · 180 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Dry LuK double clutch with 280 mm diameter | Pedal-operated dry CARRARO single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | Open centre | — |
| Pump flow declared | 11.5 gpm · 43.4 L/min | 11.6 gpm · 43.9 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,408 psi · 235 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,726 lb · 1,690 kg | 3,803 lb · 1,725 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,718–5,042 lb · 2,140–2,287 kg | 4,550 lb · 2,064 kg | differs |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.3 in · 2,065 mm | 80.7 in · 2,050 mm | — |
| Length declared | 137.8 in · 3,500 mm | 139.4 in · 3,541 mm | — |
| Width declared | 66.7 in · 1,695 mm | 72.7 in · 1,846 mm | +9% 5300 (A) |
| Height declared | 95.4 in · 2,422 mm | 90.1 in · 2,289 mm | +6% 5203 |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 19.3 in · 490 mm | +40% 5300 (A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 9.8 ft · 3.00 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 72.0 qt · 68.1 L | 72.0 qt · 68.1 L | — |
John Deere 5203 sources
Source
- Source: OECD test report 2267, 2005
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5203”
John Deere 5300 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5300 (USA)”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5200 (USA)”