- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- from 2007
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 5603 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 4.045 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 97.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
97.8 hp
72.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603”, 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
- 7,319 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,674 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 16.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
John Deere 5603 specs: key facts
The John Deere 5603 was first built in 2007.
The John Deere 5603 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 72.9 kW (97.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 5603 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 5603 has a John Deere 4.045 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.52 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 5603 weighs 3,320 kg (7,319 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 5603 has an independent rear PTO running at 540E/540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 5603 lifts 2,120 kg (4,674 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 5603 delivers 63.2 L/min (16.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603”
How does the 5603 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 2,120 kg is low for its class — 49% below the median of 4,180 kg across the 231 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 68.1 L fuel tank is low for its class — 50% below the median of 135 L across the 313 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 334 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 5603 have?
The only figure for the 5603 is 97.8 hp (72.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603”
What engine is in a 5603?
A 5603 has a John Deere 4.045, a 4-cylinder 4.52 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 4.045 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 275.6 ci · 4.52 L |
| Max torque | 253 lb·ft · 343 N·m @ 1,407 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603”
How much will a 5603 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 5603 lifts 4,674 lb (2,120 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 16.7 gpm · 63.2 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,408 psi · 235 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 4,674 lb · 2,120 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540E/540 rpm @ 2,410 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603”
What transmission does a 5603 have?
Transmission specifications for the 5603 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-disc driving clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603”
How much does a 5603 weigh?
A 5603 weighs 7,319 lb (3,320 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,319 lb · 3,320 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum front axle load | 2,998 lb · 1,360 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 4,321 lb · 1,960 kg |
| Wheelbase | 85.7 in · 2,177 mm |
| Length | 147.2 in · 3,740 mm |
| Width | 74.0 in · 1,880 mm |
| Height | 98.8 in · 2,510 mm |
| Front track | 52.8–75.0 in · 1,340–1,904 mm |
| Rear track | 55.8–71.7 in · 1,417–1,820 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603”
What oil does a 5603 take, and how much?
A 5603 engine takes 12.2 qt (11.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.2 qt · 11.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 42.4 qt · 40.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.4 qt · 10.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 5603?
Within 10% of its 97.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 562597.8 hp engine, claimed · 2007–2008Side by side with the 5603 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agroplus 10097.8 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2005Side by side with the 5603 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrofarm TB 42098 hp engine, claimed · from 2010Side by side with the 5603 →
- Agco RT-10098.6 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2005Side by side with the 5603 →
- Case-IH MXU 100 Maxxum98.6 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2006Side by side with the 5603 →
- New Holland TLA 100 (A)98.6 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the 5603 →
Common questions about the John Deere 5603
Is a 5603 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 5603 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 5603 have?
A 5603 has a independent 540E/540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5603”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 5603 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106250 · revision 874204. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document