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Years in Production / 2003–2008
John Deere
5203
Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5203.
56hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
2003–2008
Production years
John Deere
Manufacturer
5203 / 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*Each0.8 L
Hydraulics
- Type
- open center
- Capacity
- 10 gal37.9 L
- Pressure
- 2800 psi193.1 bar
- Valves
- 1 or 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
- II/I
- Rear Lift
- 3,591 lbs1628 kg
Pto
- Rear Pto
- independent
- Rear Type
- 540
- Engine Rpm
- 540@2400
Links
Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition
Electrical
- Ground
- negative
- Charging System
- alternator
- Charging Amps
- 40
- Battery Cca
- 623
- Battery Volts
- 12
5203 / 02
Under the hood
Engine Detail
John Deere 3039T
turbocharged diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The John Deere 5203 was naturally-aspirated until engine serial number 106478. Engines from that point on were turbocharged.
- Displacement
- 179 ci2.9 L
- Bore Stroke
- 4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
- Power
- 56 hp41.8 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
5203 / 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 14.9x28 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 14.9x28 rear tires.
Transmission Options
9-speed
9-speed partially synchronized
5203 / 04
Size. Stance. Footprint.
Dimensions
- Wheelbase
- 80.7 in204 cm
- Front tread
- 56.9 in144 cm
- Rear tread
- 55.8 in141 cm
Dimensions And Tires
- Wheelbase
- 80.7 inches204 cm
- Weight
- 4647 to 5044 pounds
- Front Tire
- 7.5-16
- Rear Tire
- 14.9-28
Tires And Tracks
- 2wd Ag Front
- 7.5-16
- 4wd Ag Front
- 9.5-24
- Rear Ag
- 14.9-28
See it in action
Videos
Watch John Deere 5203 videos from their original YouTube creators.
5203 / 06
Tests (NTTL)
Nebraska Tractor Test 1871
Turbo-diesel 9-speed 2WDMarch 10 - 30, 2006
PTO performance
- Id
- 1871
- Max Power
- 48.77 hp36.4 kW
- Fuel Use
- 3.1 gal/hour11.7 l/hour
- Fuel Use
- 3.3 gal/hour12.5 l/hour
- Power At Rated Engine Speed
- 48.36 hp36.1 kW