A version of the John Deere 5203 · 2003–2008

John Deere 5203 (A)

How does the 5203 (A) differ?

The 5203 (A) is 4WD; the 2 other versions on record are set out beside it. Shared figures are on the model page.

John Deere 5203 (A) against the other versions of the 5203
Differs in5203 (A)5203 (2 WD)5203 (A) (4WD)
Drive4WD2WDSource 14WD

What else is on record for the 5203 (A)?

Figures recorded for this version
Forward gears9
Reverse gears3
Transmission as described9 forward/3 reverse
CoolingLiquid-cooled
ClutchDry LuK double clutch with 280 mm diameter
Hydraulic centreOpen centre
Wheelbase81.3 in · 2,065 mm
Weight, unballasted4,718 lb · 2,140 kg
Fuel tank72.0 qt · 68.1 L
Front tyre, standard7.50-16 ASF (A: 9.5-24 AS)
System voltage12 V
Fuel injectiondirect injection method
Top speed forward18.6 mph · 30 km/h
Pump flow11.5 gpm · 43.4 L/min
Length137.8 in · 3,500 mm
Rear tyre, standard14.9-28 AS
Top speed reverse14.5 mph · 23.30 km/h
Steering pump flow6.8 gpm · 25.7 L/min
Maximum torque139 lb·ft · 188 N·m
Width66.7 in · 1,695 mm
Battery12 V-80 Ah
Maximum torque speed1,300 rpm
Air cleanerDonaldson dry air filter with cyclone pre-separator
Service brakesPedal-operated, hydraulic wet disc brake acting on the differential side shafts
Rear PTO driveEngine-driven
Rear remote valves1
Height to top95.4 in · 2,422 mm
Rear PTO independenceIndependent
Cylinders3
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steering
Ground clearance13.8 in · 350 mm
Maximum front axle load1,775 lb · 805 kg
Displacement3.1 qt · 2.9 L
Maximum rear axle load2,943 lb · 1,335 kg
Bore4.2 in · 106.5 mm
Stroke4.3 in · 110 mm
Rated engine speed2,400 rpm
Differential lockPedal-operated jaw differential lock
Lift capacity at ball ends3,726 lb · 1,690 kg
Front track56.3–82.3 in · 1,430–2,090 mm
Rear track51.4–72.2 in · 1,305–1,835 mm
Front axleOscillating telescope front axle
Rear PTO speeds540 rpm
Engine speed at 540 PTO2,376 rpm
Engine power, gross or net not stated, claimed, standard not stated by the source55.3 hp · 41.2 kW
PTO power, claimed, standard not stated by the source50.8 hp · 37.9 kW
EngineJohn Deere 3.029 DPY-13

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5203”

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 2/2 267: John Deere 5203 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2267 · published 2005-09-02 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Central Farm Machinery Training. Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 5203CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106247 · revision 874192. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document