Compare/John Deere 2150 vs John Deere 5203S

John Deere 2150 vs John Deere 5203S

Verdict: John Deere 2150 vs John Deere 5203S

The John Deere 2150 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 lighter machine (2,039 kg vs 4,970 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2150 holds more fuel (73.8 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5203S is the newer design (2003 vs 1983). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab. Reverse only operates in low range.Reference

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

Original price

$21,455 (1983 4WD )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

73.8 LReference

68.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

28.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Fuel use

11.7 l/hourReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dryReference

Compression

17.4:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

34.7 kWReference

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Max power

28.4 kWReference

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Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

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

John Deere Direction ReverserReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

34.7 kWReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

collar shift gearReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Rear valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

49.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

load and depth controlReference

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Rear lift

917 kgReference

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Rear PTO

live (with reverser)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

34.4 kWReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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1650 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1762Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

4970 to 5670 poundsReference

2039 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.5x16Reference

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: 16.9-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16.9-24Reference

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2WD Length

305 cmReference

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4WD Length

311 cmReference

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Width

174 cmReference

183 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

51 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

41 cmReference

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Front tread

109 to 196 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 200 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

2254 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2571 kgReference

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2WD Operating

2317 kgReference

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Ballasted

2689 kgReference

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Steering wheel

152 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9x28Reference

Ag front

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6.0x16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9x28Reference

Length

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350 cmReference

Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

John Deere 2150 attachments

2150 Serial Number Location

2150 Serial Numbers

1983

433467Reference

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1984

505001Reference

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1985

532000Reference

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1986

562001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

40Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

88Reference

John Deere 2150 Height

Hood

140 cmReference

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Exhaust

198 cmReference

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Test results

Max pull

2211 kgReference

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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.