Compare/John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 5103

John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 5103

Verdict: John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 5103

The John Deere 1250 and the John Deere 5103 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. John Deere 1250 is the lighter machine (4,125 kg vs 4,634 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5103 is the newer design (2003 vs 1982). 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or gear.Reference

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.Reference

Original price

$18,700 (1988 )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

24.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

18:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

800-2675Reference

800-2650Reference

Firing order

1-3-2Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.9 LReference

9.5 LReference

Oil capacity

31.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

30.3 kWReference

32.6 kWReference

Max power

24.9 kWReference

34.6 kWReference

Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1400-2400Reference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

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SyncShuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

30.3 kWReference

34.6 kWReference

Type

gearReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

193.1 barReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

1 to 2Reference

Pump flow

42.4 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

60.2 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Control

center-link draft sensing with position and controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1016 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

540@2400Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Rear lift

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1628 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

4125 to 5090 poundsReference

4634 to 5031 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

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Length

341 cmReference

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Width

165 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

45 cmReference

Front tread

139 to 189 cmReference

144 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

129 to 200 cmReference

141 to 182 cmReference

2WD Shipping

1871 kgReference

2101 kgReference

4WD Shipping

2211 kgReference

2282 kgReference

4WD Operating

2308 kgReference

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Ballasted

2349 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Ag front

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7.5-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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8.3-24Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Operating

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2138 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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759 kgReference

Max front axle

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1496 kgReference

Max rear axle

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3010 kgReference

John Deere 1250 attachments

1250 Serial Numbers

1982

1000Reference

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1983

1256Reference

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1984

3001Reference

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1985

4001Reference

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1986

5001Reference

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1987

5501Reference

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1988

5785Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case.Reference

On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

25Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

485Reference

623Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

John Deere 1250 Height

2WD Hood

139 cmReference

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4WD Hood

142 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

221 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

224 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

2342 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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71.9 LReference

Front axle

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5.0 LReference

Front hubs

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0.8 LReference

John Deere 5103 attachments

5103 Serial Numbers

2003

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P5103U000001Reference

2004

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P5103U001282Reference

2005

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P5103U003847Reference

2006

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P5103U011780Reference

2007

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P5103U0?????Reference

2008

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P5103U015563Reference

Speeds

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.