Compare/John Deere 2155 vs John Deere 5203S

John Deere 2155 vs John Deere 5203S

Verdict: John Deere 2155 vs John Deere 5203S

The John Deere 2155 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 5,105 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5203S holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 67.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5203S is the newer design (2003 vs 1987). 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

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Adds a hydraulic reverse to the CST transmission.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

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

67.0 LReference

68.1 LReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

27.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500 (TSS)Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.0 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

34.0 kWReference

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Max power

27.9 kWReference

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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 Collar Shift ReverserReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

CST PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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TSS PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

34.0 kWReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

collar shift gearReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

49.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1172 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2070Reference

540@1762Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

33.3 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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34.3 kWReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1650 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

5105 to 5986 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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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 10.5-18. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

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2WD Length

305 cmReference

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4WD Length

311 cmReference

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2WD Width

174 cmReference

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4WD Width

183 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

125 to 201 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

134 to 196 cmReference

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Rear tread

119 to 179 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

2390 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2715 kgReference

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2WD ROPS Operating

2315 kgReference

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2WD Steering wheel

148 cmReference

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4WD 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

Width

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183 cmReference

Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

John Deere 2155 attachments

2155 Serial Number Location

2155 Serial Numbers

1987

600000Reference

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1988

624800Reference

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1989

652073Reference

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1990

686146Reference

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1991

717916Reference

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1992

746510Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

40Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

400Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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88Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 2155 Height

2WD Hood

134 cmReference

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4WD Hood

141 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

172 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

223 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

11.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1803 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.