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John Deere 3203 vs John Deere 50

Verdict: John Deere 3203 vs John Deere 50

The John Deere 3203 and the John Deere 50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 3203 leads on rated power with 32 hp against 31 hp. John Deere 3203 is the lighter machine (1,224 kg vs 2,202 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 1952). In short: choose the John Deere 3203 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 50 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 3203 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 50 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
32 hp
31 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
LP gas 6-speed 2WDMay 9 - 13, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 540 fileReference
Differential lock
mechanicalReference
Total built
731 (LP-gas)Reference
Steering
powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
23.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 90 mmReference
119 x 140 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Rated Power (gross)
23.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with safety elementReference
oil bathReference
Compression
19:1Reference
8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
1250Reference
Idle RPM
950-2975Reference
Operating RPM
950-2975Reference
Torque
100.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1680Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
1.2 kWReference
Coolant capacity
5.3 LReference
18.0 LReference
Oil capacity
4.3 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
Fuel tank
58.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
7.6 LReference
Belt (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
21.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.3 kWReference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Belt power (max)
23.3 kWReference
Max power
21.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
17.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
25.7 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
25.7 LReference
Pressure
148.2 barReference
64.1 barReference
Valves
2Reference
Pump flow
28.8 lpmReference
33.7 lpmReference
Total flow
50.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
21.6 lpmReference
Steering press.
103.4 barReference
Rear Type
IReference
Control
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
974 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
847 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
wet discReference
mechanical dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2400Reference
Capacities
Fuel
43.5 LReference
Diameter
24 cmReference
RPM
1250Reference
Speed
966.22 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
172 cmReference
228 cmReference
Weight
1224 kgReference
2202 kgReference
Front tire
25x8.50-14Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
15-19.5Reference
10-38Reference
Ag front
25x8.50-14Reference
5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
15-19.5Reference
10-38Reference
Length
305 cmReference
337 cmReference
Width
175 cmReference
220 cmReference
Height (hood)
138 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
210 cmReference
Max Drawbar
400 kgReference
Max front axle
1450 kgReference
Max rear axle
1814 kgReference
Height
151 cmReference
Operating weight
2202 kgReference
Ballasted weight
2467 kgReference
Front tread
18/28 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 223 cmReference
John Deere 3203 attachments
3203 Serial Numbers
2006
LV3203H190001Reference
2007
LV3203H394001Reference
2008
LV3203H496001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
PositiveReference
Charging amps
75Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery Group
22NFReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery AH
85Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 50 attachments
50 Serial Number Location
50 Serial Numbers
1952
5000001Reference
1953
5001257Reference
1954
5016620Reference
1955
5021977Reference
1956
5030600Reference
End
5033751Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
13.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
1572 kgReference

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.

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