Compare/John Deere 1030VU vs John Deere 5203S

John Deere 1030VU vs John Deere 5203S

Verdict: John Deere 1030VU vs John Deere 5203S

The John Deere 1030VU and the John Deere 5203S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 46 hp. John Deere 5203S is the newer design (2003 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

34.0 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

34.0 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Operating RPM

1400-2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

38.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Torque

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173.0 NmReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter power

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2.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

42.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

38.6 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

collar shift gearReference

Capacity

38.6 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

indepedentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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34.3 kWReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1650 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1762Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

204 cmReference

Front tire

5.00x15Reference

7.5x16Reference

Rear tire

9.5x24Reference

14.9x28Reference

Ag front

5.50x16Reference

6.0x16Reference

Ag rear

9.5x28Reference

14.9x28Reference

Length

254 cmReference

350 cmReference

Width

98 cmReference

183 cmReference

Height (hood)

117 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

44 cmReference

Weight

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2039 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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88Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.