John Deere 5203 Specs ( 2003-2008 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Coolant change | 2000 h |
| Description | 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 ci (2.9 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Idle RPM | 800-2650 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Operating RPM | 1400-2400 |
| Power | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| PTO (claimed) | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 48.77 hp (36.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | 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. / 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. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse / 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) / 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Transmission | SyncReverser / SyncShuttle |
| Type | partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 9-speed / 9-speed partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 9-speed / 9-speed partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Differential wet disc brakes / Foldable two-post ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Front axle | 5.3 qts (5.0 L) |
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| Front hubs | 0.85 qts*Each (0.8 L) |
| Fuel | 19 gal (71.9 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2800 psi (193.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 6.8 gpm (25.7 lpm) |
| Total flow | 16.3 gpm (61.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 3,591 lbs (1628 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 623 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 18 inches (45 cm) |
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| 2WD Shipping weight | 4647 lbs (2107 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 5044 lbs (2287 kg) |
| Front tread | 56.9 to 81.9 inches (144 to 208 cm) |
| Rear tread | 55.8 to 71.7 inches (141 to 182 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 4647 to 5044 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| 2WD Ag front | 7.5-16 |
| 4WD Ag front | 9.5-24 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
5203 Serial Numbers
| 2003 | P5203U000001 |
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| 2004 | P5203U001032 |
| 2005 | P5203U002623 |
| 2006 | P5203U00???? |
| 2007 | P5203U00???? |
| 2008 | P5203U00673 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle. |
John Deere 5203 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Links
| Description | Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1871
| Description | Turbo-diesel 9-speed 2WDMarch 10 - 30, 2006Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1871 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 48.77 hp (36.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 48.36 hp (36.1 kW) |
References
| Description | Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere / 5000 Series Value Selling Guide published in 2005, by John Deere / New 5003 Series Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere / Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchase Guide published in 2005, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 14.9x28 rear tires. / With 14.9x28 rear tires. |
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