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Years in Production / 2003–2008

John Deere

5103

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5103.

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50hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2003–2008

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5103 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2003 - 2008

5003 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential wet disc brakes

Foldable two-post ROPS.

Capacity

Fuel
19 gal71.9 L
Hydraulic System
10 gal37.9 L
Front Axle
5.3 qts5.0 L
Front Hubs
0.85 qts (each)0.8 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
10 gal37.9 L
Pressure
2800 psi193.1 bar
Valves
1 to 2
Pump Flow
9.5 gpm36.0 lpm
Total Flow
16.3 gpm61.7 lpm
Steering Flow
6.8 gpm25.7 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I/II
Rear Lift
3591 lbs1628 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540
Engine Rpm
540@2400

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
40
Battery Cca
623
Battery Volts
12

5103 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere 3029T

turbocharged diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

The John Deere 5203 was naturally-aspirated until engine serial number 106597. Engines from that point on were turbocharged.

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power
50 hp37.3 kW
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
17.8:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Idle Rpm
800-2650
Operating Rpm
1400-2400
Firing Order
1-2-3
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
10 qts9.5 L
Coolant Change
2000 h
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014 inches0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
9 qts8.5 L
Oil Change
100 h

Engine Options

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

5103 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, before shifting speed or range. Standard on 2WD models.

Transmission
SyncReverser
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
40 qts37.9 L
Speeds Description
With 13.6x28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

The SyncShuttle (also identified as Top Shaft Synchronizer or TSS) is available on the 4WD models. Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Shifting speeds may be done while in motion, using the clutch. The tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.

Transmission
SyncShuttle
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
40 qts37.9 L
Speeds Description
With 13.6x28 rear tires.

Transmission Options

9-speed

9-speed partially synchronized

5103 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Wheelbase
80.7 in204 cm
Front tread
56.9 in144 cm
Rear tread
55.8 in141 cm
Max drawbar
1,675 lbs759 kg

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
80.7 inches204 cm
Weight
4634 to 5031 pounds
Front Tire
7.5-16
Rear Tire
13.6-28

Tires And Tracks

2wd Ag Front
7.5-16
4wd Ag Front
8.3-24
Rear Ag
13.6-28

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5103 videos from their original YouTube creators.

2005 John Deere 5103 Tractor w/ Loader! Good Condition Local Trade In!

Video by Mast Tractor Sales

Watch on YouTube ↗

5103 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1870

Turbo-diesel 9-speed 2WDMarch 9 - 30, 2006

PTO performance

Id
1870
Max Power
46.45 hp34.6 kW
Fuel Use
2.8 gal/hour10.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.9 gal/hour11.0 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
43.70 hp32.6 kW