Compare/John Deere 3203 vs John Deere 4300

John Deere 3203 vs John Deere 4300

Verdict: John Deere 3203 vs John Deere 4300

The John Deere 3203 and the John Deere 4300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 32 hp. John Deere 3203 is the lighter machine (1,224 kg vs 1,360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3203 is the newer design (2006 vs 1998). 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

32 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser on steering column. Gears may be shifting on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range.Reference

Differential lock

mechanicalReference

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.9 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Rated Power (gross)

23.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry with safety elementReference

dryReference

Compression

19:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2700Reference

Idle RPM

950-2975Reference

950-2810Reference

Operating RPM

950-2975Reference

950-2700Reference

Torque

100.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1680Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.2 kWReference

1.4 kWReference

Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

5.8 LReference

Oil capacity

4.3 LReference

25.7 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

Engine (net)

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22.5 kWReference

Power (net)

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22.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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24.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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SyncReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

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Pressure

148.2 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

28.8 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Total flow

50.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

21.6 lpmReference

18.9 lpmReference

Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

974 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

847 kgReference

997 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

wet discs, two clutch packs with nine four-inch discs eachReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

2100@2700Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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20.1 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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19.0 kWReference

Gear Hydraulic system

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23.8 LReference

Hydro Hydraulic system

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25.7 LReference

Gear Capacity

—

23.8 LReference

Hydro Capacity

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25.7 LReference

Oil type

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[26o↔-40oC]Reference

122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC]

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: JD Hy-GardReference

80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC]

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: JD Lo Vis Hy-GardReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

43.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Front axle

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4.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

Weight

1224 kgReference

688 kgReference

Front tire

25x8.50-14Reference

5-15Reference

Rear tire

15-19.5Reference

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Ag front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Ag rear

15-19.5Reference

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Length

305 cmReference

297 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

127 cmReference

Height (hood)

138 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

210 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

400 kgReference

254 kgReference

Max front axle

1450 kgReference

Max rear axle

1814 kgReference

1999 kgReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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7.00-14 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41x14.00-20Reference

Industrial front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

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15-19.5Reference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 cmReference

John Deere 3203 attachments

3203 Serial Numbers

2006

LV3203H190001Reference

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2007

LV3203H394001Reference

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2008

LV3203H496001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

75Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

22NFReference

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Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Attachment overview

John Deere 4300 attachments

4300 Serial Number Location

4300 Serial Numbers

1998

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130000Reference

1999

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230000Reference

2000

—

330000Reference

2001

—

430000Reference

John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 48 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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337 cmReference

Loading height

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208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1691 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

1104 kgReference

John Deere 48 Backhoe

Transport height

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205 cmReference

John Deere 4300 Height

Hood

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135 cmReference

ROPS

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228 cmReference

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.