John Deere 5303 vs Massey Ferguson MF 4335 (A)
12 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% (57%). 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
12 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 5303 | MF 4335 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measured performance | |||
| PTO power, measured measured | 60.2 hp | — | — |
| Drawbar power, measured measured | 46.9 hp | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | — | 77.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere 3.029 TPY-11 | Perkins 1004.42 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.90 L | 4.23 L | +46% MF 4335 (A) |
| Maximum torque declared | 161 lb·ft · 218.6 N·m | 208 lb·ft · 282 N·m | +29% MF 4335 (A) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | +33% MF 4335 (A) |
| Clutch declared | Dry LuK double clutch with 280 mm diameter | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | Open centre | — |
| Pump flow declared | 10.8 gpm · 41.0 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,031 psi · 140 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,913 lb · 1,775 kg | 8,992 lb · 4,079 kg | +130% MF 4335 (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000/540E rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,894–5,110 lb · 2,220–2,318 kg | 7,661 lb · 3,475 kg | differs |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 17,350 lb · 7,870 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 80.3 in · 2,040 mm | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm | +15% MF 4335 (A) |
| Length declared | 138.4 in · 3,515 mm | 157.9 in · 4,010 mm | +14% MF 4335 (A) |
| Width declared | 73.4 in · 1,865 mm | 76.8 in · 1,950 mm | — |
| Height declared | 96.1 in · 2,440 mm | 99.6 in · 2,530 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 15.0 in · 380 mm | 15.7 in · 400 mm | +5% MF 4335 (A) |
| Fuel tank declared | 72.0 qt · 68.1 L | 103.6 qt · 98.0 L | +44% MF 4335 (A) |
John Deere 5303 sources
Source
- Source: OECD test report 2268, 2005
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303”
Massey Ferguson MF 4335 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4335”