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John Deere 6403 Specs ( 2002-2008 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Saltillo, Mexico / Original price was $30,942 in 2004 with 2WD
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 41.7 gal (157.8 L)
Bore/Stroke 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression 17:1
Coolant capacity 14.3 qts (13.5 L)
Description John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 276 ci (4.5 L)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Oil capacity 13 qts (12.3 L)
Power 102 hp (76.1 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 72.87 hp (54.3 kW)
PTO (claimed) 85 hp (63.4 kW)
PTO (tested) 89.43 hp (66.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch 305mm cerametalic dry disc
Description Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.
Gears 9 forward and 3 reverse
Transmission Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Transmission type 9-speed partially synchronized
Type partially synchronized

Mechanical

Cab Two-post folding ROPS. ComfortVantage Cab optional.
Description Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Pressure 2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Pump flow 12.1 gpm (45.8 lpm)
Rear valves 2 or 3
Total flow 15 gpm (56.8 lpm)
Type open center

Hitch

Control mechanical lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 4828 lbs (2189 kg)
Rear Type II

PTO

Clutch dry disc
Engine RPM 540@2100
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000

Electrical

Battery CCA 925
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 65
Charging system alternator
Ground negatve

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread 58.7 to 80.4 inches (149 to 204 cm)
2WD Length 162.4 inches (412 cm)
2WD Wheelbase 91.3 inches (231 cm)
4WD Front tread 59.7 to 79.4 inches (151 to 201 cm)
4WD Length 163.1 inches (414 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 90.9 inches (230 cm)
Flanged rear axle 65.8 inch length (1671 mm)
Rear tread 59.5 to 79.4 inches (151 to 201 cm)
Width 73 inches (rear fenders) (185 cm)
2WD Wheelbase 91.3 inches (231 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 90.9 inches (230 cm)
Front tire 10.00-16
Rear tire 18.4-34
Weight 7695 to 8987 pounds
Standard tires (ag) Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34

6403 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.

6403 Serial Numbers

2002 1339
2003 1557
2004 2129
2005 2621
2006 3762
2007 5342
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

John Deere 6403 Height

2WD Hood 68.3 inches (173 cm)
4WD Hood 67.9 inches (172 cm)
Exhaust 113.5 inches (288 cm)
Height (Folded ROPS) 81.4 inches (206 cm)
ROPS 108.7 inches (276 cm)
Steering wheel 80.3 inches (203 cm)

John Deere 6403 Weight

2WD Cab Shipping 8580 lbs (3891 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping 7695 lbs (3490 kg)
4WD Cab Shipping 8987 lbs (4076 kg)
4WD ROPS Operating 8750 lbs (3969 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping 8130 lbs (3687 kg)
Ballasted 11515 lbs (5223 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 1808

Description Diesel 9-speed 4WDSeptember 10 - 23, 2002Link: OCED Tractor Test 1808 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) / 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour)
Max power 89.43 hp (66.7 kW) / 72.87 hp (54.3 kW)
Power at rated engine speed 86.77 hp (64.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 88.09 hp (65.7 kW)

References

Description 6003 Series published in 2005, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 6403 and 6603 Tractors (OMRE226033) published in 2009