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John Deere 5303 specs: hp, weight, years
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 offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
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 | 73.4–89.6 in · 1,865–2,275 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 oil does a 5303 take, and how much?
A 5303 engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 40.0 qt · 37.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5303” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
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 measured at the PTO, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 4335 (A)60.2 hp PTO, claimed · 2001–2003Side by side with the 5303 →
- Renault Ceres 32560.7 hp PTO, measured · 2000–2004Side by side with the 5303 →
- Massey Ferguson 3050E61.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1988–1995Side by side with the 5303 →
- Case-IH CX 7062.1 hp PTO, measured · 1998–2000Side by side with the 5303 →
- Fendt Farmer 275 S/SA62.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1988–1996Side by side with the 5303 →
- Case-IH JX7057.9 hp PTO, measured · 2004–2008Side by side with the 5303 →
Common questions about the John Deere 5303
Is a 5303 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 5303 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
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.
Sources and how this page was built
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