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John Deere 5103 specs: hp, weight, years

John Deere 3.029 DPY-12 three-cylinder diesel. OECD put one on a dynamometer and measured 49.8 hp at the power take-off — the number to size an implement from.

Measured at the PTO shaft

49.8 hp

Source · OECD Test 2266, measured

What “at the PTO” means, and why it matters

Drawbar hp
40.9

John Deere 5103 specs: key facts

  • The John Deere 5103 was built from 2003 to 2008 and produced 37.1 kW (49.8 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2266.Source 1

  • The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the John Deere 5103 is 33.1–33.1 kW (44.4–44.4 hp), depending on configuration.

  • The John Deere 5103 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The John Deere 5103 has a John Deere 3.029 DPY-12 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.90 L diesel unit.

  • The John Deere 5103 weighs 2,110–2,282 kg (4,652–5,031 lb) unladen, depending on configuration.

  • The John Deere 5103 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 1

  • The three-point hitch of the John Deere 5103 lifts 1,690 kg (3,726 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 5103 delivers 42.8 L/min (11.3 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103”

Illustration of the 2003–2008 John Deere 5103, a 44 hp farm tractor, four-wheel-drive version, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph · four-wheel-drive version

How much horsepower does a 5103 have at the PTO?

At the PTO shaft a 5103 has 49.8 hp (37.1 kW), measured on OECD Test 2266.

PTO, measured
49.8 hp
Drawbar, measured (unballasted)
40.9 hp

Sources · OECD test report 2266, 2005; Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103”

What engine is in a 5103?

A 5103 has a John Deere 3.029 DPY-12, a 3-cylinder 2.90 L diesel engine.

Engine — 5103 engine specifications
Make & modelJohn Deere 3.029 DPY-12
Cylinders3, liquid-cooledSource 1
Displacement177.0 ci · 2.90 L
Max torque129 lb·ft · 175.2 N·m @ 1,399 rpmSource 1
InjectionDirect injectionOn record for 1 of 3 configurations

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103”

How much will a 5103 lift?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 5103 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — 5103 hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemOpen centreOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Pump flow11.3 gpm · 42.8 L/minOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Pressure2,828 psi · 195 barOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Lift at ends3,726 lb · 1,690 kgOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Rear PTO540/1000 rpmSource 1
PTO shaft34.78 mm, 6 splinesSource 1

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103”

What transmission does a 5103 have?

Transmission specifications for the 5103 are below.

Transmission — 5103 transmission specifications
ClutchDry LuK double clutch with 280 mm diameterOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
BrakesPedal-operated, hydraulic wet disc brake acting on the differential side shaftsOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steeringOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Top speed18.6 mph · 30 km/hOn record for 1 of 3 configurations

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103”

How much does a 5103 weigh?

Dimensions for the 5103 are below; no sourced weight is on record yet.

Weights & dimensions — 5103 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight4,652–5,031 lb · 2,110–2,282 kgVaries by configuration: 2,110 kg or 2,282 kgOn record for 2 of 3 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version
Maximum front axle load1,764 lb · 800 kgOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Maximum rear axle load2,888 lb · 1,310 kgOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Wheelbase81.1 in · 2,060 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Length137.4 in · 3,490 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Width65.7–85.4 in · 1,670–2,170 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Height93.7 in · 2,380 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Ground clearance12.2 in · 310 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Front track56.3–80.7 in · 1,430–2,050 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations
Rear track52.0–71.7 in · 1,320–1,820 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103”

What oil does a 5103 take, and how much?

A 5103 engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

5103 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission40.0 qt · 37.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

What did OECD measure on Test 2266?

OECD Test 2266 recorded 49.8 hp at the PTO and 40.9 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “2 WD · PY 5103 U - 30 km/h”.

Test results — OECD Test 2266, 5103: measured results
PTO power, maximum49.8 hp at 521 PTO rpm · 37.1 kW @ 2,292 engine rpm
PTO power, rated engine speed48.4 hp at 545 PTO rpm · 36.1 kW @ 2,400 engine rpm
PTO power, standard PTO speed48.7 hp at 540 PTO rpm · 36.3 kW @ 2,376 engine rpm
Drawbar power, unballasted40.9 hp · 30.5 kW

Source · OECD test report 2266, 2005

How much fuel does a 5103 burn per hour?

Measured on OECD Test 2266 (tested as the 5103 (2 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.

Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).

Fuel use measured on OECD Test 2266
Test conditionFuel per hour
Maximum PTO powerPTO 37.1 kW (49.8 hp) at 521 rpm12.01 L/h 3.17 gal/h
Rated engine speedPTO 36.1 kW (48.4 hp) at 545 rpm11.72 L/h 3.10 gal/h
Standard PTO speedPTO 36.3 kW (48.7 hp) at 540 rpm11.85 L/h 3.13 gal/h
75% load, 50% loadNot on record for this test

Source · OECD Test 2266

Which tractors compare with a 5103?

Within 10% of its 49.8 hp measured at the PTO, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the John Deere 5103

Is a 5103 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The John Deere 5103 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a 5103 have?

A 5103 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 34.78 mm, 6 splines shaft.

What implements will a 5103 run?

Size PTO implements from the measured 49.8 hp at the shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2266; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5103”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Sources

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 266: John Deere 5103 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2266 · published 2005-09-02 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Central Farm Machinery Training. Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 5103 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106246 · revision 883591. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document