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Years in Production / 2003–2008

John Deere

5303

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5303.

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64hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2003–2008

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5303 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2003 - 2008

5003 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India

Original price was $18,800 in 2007

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 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

5303 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

turbocharged diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power
64 hp47.7 kW
Air Cleaner
dry
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

5303 / 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 16.9x28 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 16.9x28 rear tires.

Transmission Options

9-speed

9-speed partially synchronized

5303 / 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
4725 to 5112 pounds
Front Tire
7.5-16
Rear Tire
16.9-28

Tires And Tracks

2wd Ag Front
7.5-16
4wd Ag Front
9.5-24
Rear Ag
16.9-28

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5303 videos from their original YouTube creators.

2004 John Deere 5303 Tractor Walk Around & Operational Video $16,900

Video by DaporeBrothersLLC

Watch on YouTube ↗

5303 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1872

Diesel 9-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 30, 2006

PTO performance

Id
1872
Max Power
56.42 hp42.1 kW
Fuel Use
3.6 gal/hour13.6 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
55.98 hp41.7 kW