- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 2007–2008
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 5403 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 3.029 TPY three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 73.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
73.1 hp
54.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,725 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,913 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 10.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 5403 (A) specs: key facts
The John Deere 5403 (A) was built from 2007 to 2008.
The John Deere 5403 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 54.5 kW (73.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 5403 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The John Deere 5403 (A) has a John Deere 3.029 TPY engine, a 3-cylinder 2.90 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 5403 (A) weighs 2,143 kg (4,725 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 5403 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 5403 (A) lifts 1,775 kg (3,913 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 5403 (A) delivers 41.0 L/min (10.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403”
How does the 5403 (A) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,775 kg is low for its class — 39% below the median of 2,900 kg across the 305 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 2,143 kg is low for its class — 30% below the median of 3,060 kg across the 397 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 398 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 5403 (A) have?
The only figure for the 5403 (A) is 73.1 hp (54.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403”
What engine is in a 5403 (A)?
A 5403 (A) has a John Deere 3.029 TPY, a 3-cylinder 2.90 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 3.029 TPY |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 177.0 ci · 2.90 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403”
How much will a 5403 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 5403 (A) lifts 3,913 lb (1,775 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 10.8 gpm · 41.0 L/min |
| Lift at ends | 3,913 lb · 1,775 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,376 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403”
What transmission does a 5403 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 5403 (A) are below.
| Brakes | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering with one double-acting steering cylinder |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403”
How much does a 5403 (A) weigh?
A 5403 (A) weighs 4,725 lb (2,143 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,725 lb · 2,143 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 80.3 in · 2,040 mm |
| Length | 138.4 in · 3,515 mm |
| Width | 73.4–89.6 in · 1,865–2,275 mm |
| Height | 96.1 in · 2,440 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.0 in · 380 mm |
| Front track | 56.7–81.9 in · 1,440–2,080 mm |
| Rear track | 55.7–71.5 in · 1,415–1,815 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403”
What oil does a 5403 (A) take, and how much?
A 5403 (A) 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 5403” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 40.0 qt · 37.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 5403 (A)?
Within 10% of its 73.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 2400 (A)73.1 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1996Side by side with the 5403 (A) →
- Hürlimann H-76 XA73.0 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2009Side by side with the 5403 (A) →
- Claas Celtis 42674 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2008Side by side with the 5403 (A) →
- Massey Ferguson 5410A74 hp engine, claimed · 2011–2014Side by side with the 5403 (A) →
- Aebi TT 24174 hp engine, claimed · from 2016Side by side with the 5403 (A) →
- Case-Steyr M 975a74 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2004Side by side with the 5403 (A) →
Common questions about the John Deere 5403 (A)
Is a 5403 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 5403 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 5403 (A) have?
A 5403 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5403”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 5403 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106249 · revision 874197. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document