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John Deere 5303 Full specifications
John Deere 3.029 TPY-11 three-cylinder diesel. OECD put one on a dynamometer and measured 60.2 hp at the power take-off — the number to size an implement from.
Measured at the PTO shaft
60.2 hp
Source · OECD Test 2268, measured
- Drawbar hp
- 46.9
John Deere 5303 specs: key facts
The John Deere 5303 was built from 2003 to 2008 and produced 44.9 kW (60.2 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2268.Source 1
The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the John Deere 5303 is 47.1–47.1 kW (63.2–63.2 hp), depending on configuration.
The John Deere 5303 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.Source 1
The John Deere 5303 has a John Deere 3.029 TPY-11 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.90 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 5303 weighs 2,220–2,318 kg (4,894–5,110 lb) unladen, depending on configuration.
The John Deere 5303 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 1
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 5303 lifts 1,775 kg (3,913 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 5303 delivers 41.0 L/min (10.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303”
How much horsepower does a 5303 have at the PTO?
At the PTO shaft a 5303 has 60.2 hp (44.9 kW), measured on OECD Test 2268.
Sources · OECD test report 2268, 2005; Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303”
What engine is in a 5303?
A 5303 has a John Deere 3.029 TPY-11, a 3-cylinder 2.90 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 3.029 TPY-11 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 177.0 ci · 2.90 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 161 lb·ft · 218.6 N·m @ 1,399 rpmSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303”
How much will a 5303 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 5303 are below.
| System | Open centreOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 10.8 gpm · 41.0 L/minOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Lift at ends | 3,913 lb · 1,775 kgOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpmSource 1 |
| PTO shaft | 34.78 mm, 6 splinesSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303”
What transmission does a 5303 have?
Transmission specifications for the 5303 are below.
| Clutch | Dry LuK double clutch with 280 mm diameterOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential side shaftsOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steeringOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/hOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303”
How much does a 5303 weigh?
Dimensions for the 5303 are below; no sourced weight is on record yet.
| Unladen weight | 4,894–5,110 lb · 2,220–2,318 kgVaries by configuration: 2,220 kg or 2,318 kgOn record for 2 of 3 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum front axle load | 1,786 lb · 810 kgOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Maximum rear axle load | 3,109 lb · 1,410 kgOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Wheelbase | 80.3 in · 2,040 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Length | 138.4 in · 3,515 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Width | 73.4 in · 1,865 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Height | 96.1 in · 2,440 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Ground clearance | 15.0 in · 380 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Front track | 56.3–80.7 in · 1,430–2,050 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Rear track | 55.7–71.5 in · 1,415–1,815 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303”
What did OECD measure on Test 2268?
OECD Test 2268 recorded 60.2 hp at the PTO and 46.9 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “2 WD · PY 5303 U - 30 km/h”.
| PTO power, maximum | 60.2 hp at 557 PTO rpm · 44.9 kW @ 2,451 engine rpm |
|---|---|
| PTO power, rated engine speed | 59.5 hp at 545 PTO rpm · 44.4 kW @ 2,398 engine rpm |
| PTO power, standard PTO speed | 59.4 hp at 540 PTO rpm · 44.3 kW @ 2,376 engine rpm |
| Drawbar power, unballasted | 46.9 hp · 35.0 kW |
Source · OECD test report 2268, 2005
How much fuel does a 5303 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2268 (tested as the 5303 (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).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 44.9 kW (60.2 hp) at 557 rpm | 13.81 L/h 3.65 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 44.4 kW (59.5 hp) at 545 rpm | 13.46 L/h 3.56 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 44.3 kW (59.4 hp) at 540 rpm | 13.41 L/h 3.54 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2268
Which tractors compare with a 5303?
Within 10% of its 60.2 hp at the PTO (measured), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH JX 1070 C60.2 hp PTO, claimed · 2003–2008Side by side with the 5303 →
- Steyr 370 Kompakt60.2 hp PTO, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the 5303 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 4335 (A)60.2 hp PTO, claimed · 2001–2003Side by side with the 5303 →
- New Holland TN 70 DA/SA60.3 hp PTO, claimed · 2003–2008Side by side with the 5303 →
- VALMET 6000-460.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1993–1996Side by side with the 5303 →
- Landini R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M)60.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1988–2000Side by side with the 5303 →
Everything else people ask
Is a 5303 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 5303 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
What PTO does a 5303 have?
A 5303 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 34.78 mm, 6 splines shaft.
What implements will a 5303 run?
Size PTO implements from the measured 60.2 hp at the shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2268; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 268: John Deere 5303 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2268 · published 2005-09-02 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Central Farm Machinery Training. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 5303 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106248 · revision 874196. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document