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Years in Production / 2007–2008

John Deere

5603

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5603.

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99hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2007–2008

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5603 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2007 - 2008

5003 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Cab standard.

Capacity

Fuel
33.5 gal126.8 L
Hydraulic System
11.5 gal43.5 L
Front Hubs
0.74 qts (each)0.7 L
Front Diff
4.8 qts4.5 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
11.5 gal43.5 L
Valves
1 to 3
Pump Flow
15.9 gpm60.2 lpm
Total Flow
22.5 gpm85.2 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
1/2
Rear Lift At24610mm
3,374 lbs1530 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/540E
Rear Type
540/1000 OptOptional
Engine Rpm
540@2400
Engine Rpm
540E@1700

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
90
Charging Amps
120 OptOptional
Battery Cca
750
Battery Volts
12
Battery Group
31

5603 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere PowerTech 4045

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
276 ci4.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
Emissions
Tier II
Power Gross
99 hp73.8 kW
Air Cleaner
paper and felt elements
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Idle Rpm
825-2625
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
12 qts11.4 L
Coolant Change
2100 h
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
9 qts8.5 L
Oil Change
300 h

Engine Options

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel

5603 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever. Forward to rear shuttle shifting may be done while moving without the clutch. Gear shifts (1-4) are synchronized with the clutch. The tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.

Transmission
PowrReverser
Transmission Type
power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil Capacity
46 qts43.5 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4R30 rear tires.

John Deere5603 Transmission

12-speed power shuttle

5603 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
85.7 inches217 cm
Weight
7,145 lbs3240 kg
Front Tire
12.4-24
Rear Tire
18.4-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
12.4-24
Rear Ag
18.4-30

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5603 videos from their original YouTube creators.

2022 Winter Equipment - 2007 John Deere 5603 Tractor

Video by Schneider Auctioneers, LLC

Watch on YouTube ↗

5603 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1905

Diesel 12-speed 4WDSeptember 6 - 11, 2007

PTO performance

Id
1905
Max Power
83.78 hp62.5 kW
Fuel Use
5.7 gal/hour21.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
5.4 gal/hour20.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
82.81 hp61.8 kW