Compare/John Deere 2350 vs John Deere 5303

John Deere 2350 vs John Deere 5303

Verdict: John Deere 2350 vs John Deere 5303

The John Deere 2350 and the John Deere 5303 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. John Deere 5303 is the lighter machine (4,725 kg vs 6,810 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5303 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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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.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

$23,770 (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

90.8 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

34.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Compression

17.4:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

1400-2400Reference

Torque

217.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

12.9 LReference

9.5 LReference

Oil capacity

45.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

41.9 kWReference

41.7 kWReference

Max power

34.8 kWReference

42.1 kWReference

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

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

John Deere Direction ReverserReference

SyncShuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.9 kWReference

42.1 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

193.1 barReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

load and depth controlReference

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Rear lift

1240 kgReference

1628 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2382Reference

540@2400Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

41.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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61.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

6810 to 8220 poundsReference

4725 to 5112 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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4WD Optional 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

21.5L-16.1Reference

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2WD Length

335 cmReference

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4WD Length

338 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

155 cmReference

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Height (cab)

256 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

62 cmReference

45 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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2WD cab Shipping

3411 kgReference

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4WD cab Shipping

3728 kgReference

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2WD ROPS Operating

3089 kgReference

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Ballasted

3261 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

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

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 2350 attachments

2350 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

33Reference

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Cab Charging amps

55Reference

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Batteries

2 (cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

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Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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623Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

2580 kgReference

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Speeds

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 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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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.