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John Deere 5603 Specs

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Montenegro, Brazil
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Air cleaner paper and felt elements
Bore/Stroke 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression 17.6:1
Coolant capacity 11.4 qts (10.8 L)
Coolant change 2100 h
Description John Deere 4045D / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 276 ci (4.5 L)
Emissions Tier II
Idle RPM 825-2625
Oil capacity 12.7 qts (12.0 L)
Power 75 hp (55.9 kW)
Power (gross) 99 hp (73.8 kW)
Rated RPM 2400
Starter volts 12
Torque 195 lb-ft (264.4 Nm)
Torque RPM 1600
Oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L)
Oil change 300 h
Engine (gross) 99 hp (73.8 kW)
PTO (claimed) 65 hp (48.5 kW)
PTO (tested) 83.78 hp (62.5 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry 280mm disc
Description Three gears (1-3) in three ranges (A-C) plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, before shifting range or gear.
Gears 9 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity 42.3 qts (40.0 L)
Transmission PowrReverser
Transmission type 9-speed unsynchronized gear
Type unsynchronized gear

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard.
Description Power steering / Wet disc brakes
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Front diff. 5.3 qts (Dana) (5.0 L)
Front hubs 0.85 qts (Dana) (0.8 L)
Fuel 18 gal (68.1 L)
Hydraulic system 10.6 gal (40.1 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 10.6 gal (40.1 L)
Pressure 2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Pump flow 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm)
Steering flow 6.8 gpm (25.7 lpm)
Total flow 10.6 gpm (40.1 lpm)
Type open center
Valves 0 to 2

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 3968 lbs (1799 kg)
Rear lift (at ends) 5886 lbs (2669 kg)
Rear Type II

PTO

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

Electrical

Battery CCA 700
Battery Group 31
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 40
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread 56.7 to 78.7 inches (144 to 199 cm)
4WD Front tread 45.7 to 77.4 inches (116 to 196 cm)
Ground clearance 15.8 inches (40 cm)
Height 78.7 inches (199 cm)
Length 151.6 inches (385 cm)
Max weight 9921 lbs (4500 kg)
Rear tread 55.1 to 70.9 inches (139 to 180 cm)
Shipping weight 5269 lbs (2390 kg)
Wheelbase 85.7 inches (217 cm)
Front tire 7.50-16
Rear tire 16.9-30 (2WD)
Weight 5269 lbs (2390 kg)
Wheelbase 85.7 inches (217 cm)
Ag front 12.4-24
Ag rear 18.4-30
Optional tires (ag) Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (2WD)
Standard tires (ag) Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD)

5603 Serial Numbers

Location: Serial plate on the front-left tractor frame, above the front axle.

John Deere 5603 Weight

Max Drawbar 1,675 lbs (extended) (759 kg)
Operating 7,145 lbs (3240 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1905

Description Diesel 12-speed 4WDSeptember 6 - 11, 2007Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1905 file / PTO performance
Fuel use 5.7 gal/hour (21.6 l/hour) / 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour)
Max power 83.78 hp (62.5 kW)
Power at rated engine speed 82.81 hp (61.8 kW)

References

Description New 5003 Series Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere

Speeds

Description With 18.4-30 R1 rear tires.