John Deere 5203 vs SAME Aster 60 (DT)
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; 1989–1996). 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 · 7 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 5203 | Aster 60 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measured performance | |||
| PTO power, measured measured | 50.8 hp | — | — |
| Drawbar power, measured measured | 41.0 hp | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | — | 59.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere 3.029 DPY-13 | SAME 1000.3 A | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.90 L | 3.00 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 138 lb·ft · 187.7 N·m | 139 lb·ft · 188 N·m | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 11.5 gpm · 43.4 L/min | 7.7 gpm · 29.0 L/min | +50% 5203 |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,726 lb · 1,690 kg | 6,173 lb · 2,800 kg | +66% Aster 60 (DT) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,718–5,042 lb · 2,140–2,287 kg | 4,960 lb · 2,250 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.3 in · 2,065 mm | 83.3 in · 2,115 mm | — |
| Length declared | 137.8 in · 3,500 mm | 125.4 in · 3,185 mm | +10% 5203 |
| Width declared | 66.7 in · 1,695 mm | 69.9 in · 1,775 mm | — |
| Height declared | 95.4 in · 2,422 mm | 92.3 in · 2,345 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 20.1 in · 510 mm | +46% Aster 60 (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 8.9 ft · 2.70 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 72.0 qt · 68.1 L | 82.4 qt · 78.0 L | +15% Aster 60 (DT) |
John Deere 5203 sources
Source
- Source: OECD test report 2267, 2005
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5203”
SAME Aster 60 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 60”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 600”