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John Deere 5303 Specs ( 2003-2008 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India / Original price was $18,800 in 2007
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry
Bore/Stroke 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Coolant capacity 10 qts (9.5 L)
Coolant change 2000 h
Description John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
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 64 hp (47.7 kW)
Rated RPM 2400
Starter volts 12
Oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L)
Oil change 100 h
PTO (claimed) 55 hp (41.0 kW)
PTO (tested) 56.42 hp (42.1 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc / dry disc
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.
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Front axle 5.3 qts (5.0 L)
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)
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)
Rear Type II/I

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2400
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery CCA 623
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 40
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle) 18 inches (45 cm)
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 16.9-28
Weight 4725 to 5112 pounds
Wheelbase 80.7 inches (204 cm)
2WD Ag front 7.5-16
4WD Ag front 9.5-24
Ag rear 16.9-28

5303 Serial Numbers

2003 U000001
2004 U001018
2005 U002908
2006 Uxxxxxx
2007 U006698
2008 U008775
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.

John Deere 5303 Weight

2WD Operating 4,900 lbs (2222 kg)
2WD Shipping 4,725 lbs (2143 kg)
4WD Shipping 5,112 lbs (2318 kg)

John Deere 5303 attachments

Description front-end loader

Links

Description Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition

Nebraska Tractor Test 1872

Description Diesel 9-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 30, 2006Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1872 file / PTO performance
Fuel use 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour)
Max power 56.42 hp (42.1 kW)
Power at rated engine speed 55.98 hp (41.7 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

Speeds

Description With 16.9x28 rear tires. / With 16.9x28 rear tires.