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John Deere 2100 vs John Deere 5303
Verdict: John Deere 2100 vs John Deere 5303
The John Deere 2100 and the John Deere 5303 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2100 leads on rated power with 57 hp against 56 hp. John Deere 5303 is the newer design (2003 vs 1993). In short: choose the John Deere 2100 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5303 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
57 hp
56 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
John DeereReference
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Manufacturer
ZetorReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
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
Engine
Fuel tank
70.0 LReference
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Engine (net)
42.5 kWReference
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Displacement
3.5 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
42.5 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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47.7 kWReference
Power
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47.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Idle RPM
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800-2650Reference
Operating RPM
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1400-2400Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Coolant capacity
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9.5 LReference
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
Oil capacity
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37.9 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Max power
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42.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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41.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Transmission
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SyncShuttleReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
partially synchronizedReference
Pressure
180.0 barReference
193.1 barReference
Valves
1Reference
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
40.1 lpmReference
36.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
top link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
3568 kgReference
1628 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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41.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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42.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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37.9 LReference
Capacity
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37.9 LReference
Total flow
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61.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
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25.7 lpmReference
Engine RPM
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540@2400Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
40Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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623Reference
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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204 cmReference
Weight
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4725 to 5112 poundsReference
Front tire
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7.5-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-28Reference
2WD Ag front
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7.5-16Reference
4WD Ag front
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9.5-24Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-28Reference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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45 cmReference
Front tread
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144 to 208 cmReference
Rear tread
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141 to 182 cmReference
2WD Shipping
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2143 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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2318 kgReference
2WD Operating
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2222 kgReference
John Deere 5303 attachments
5303 Serial Numbers
2003
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U000001Reference
2004
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U001018Reference
2005
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U002908Reference
2006
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UxxxxxxReference
2007
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U006698Reference
2008
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U008775Reference
Location:
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On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
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13.6 l/hourReference
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.