Compare/John Deere 2355 vs John Deere 5303

John Deere 2355 vs John Deere 5303

Verdict: John Deere 2355 vs John Deere 5303

The John Deere 2355 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 5,965 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 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

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Adds a hydraulic reverse to the CST transmission.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

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

2355N

narrowReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

84.0 LReference

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Engine

47.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

35.0 kWReference

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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

Power

47.7 kWReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300 (TSS)Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

10.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

41.7 kWReference

Max power

34.8 kWReference

42.1 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 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 change

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100 hReference

Transmission

John Deere Collar Shift ReverserReference

SyncShuttleReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.7 kWReference

42.1 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

193.1 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

1 or 2Reference

Total flow

87.1 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1482 kgReference

1628 kgReference

Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift

1529 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (TSS)Reference

540Reference

Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@2400Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

227 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

5965 to 7552 poundsReference

4725 to 5112 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

2WD ROPS Shipping

2705 kgReference

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2WD cab Shipping

3150 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

3010 kgReference

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4WD cab Shipping

3425 kgReference

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2WD Ag front

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7.5-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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9.5-24Reference

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 2355 attachments

2355 Serial Number Location

2355 Serial Numbers

1987

600000Reference

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1988

624800Reference

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1989

653366Reference

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1990

685855Reference

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1991

717916Reference

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1992

746510Reference

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1993

775104Reference

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1994

803700Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

40Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

400Reference

623Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

13.6 l/hourReference

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.