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John Deere 3203 vs John Deere 5103E

Verdict: John Deere 3203 vs John Deere 5103E

The John Deere 3203 and the John Deere 5103E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5103E leads on rated power with 33 hp against 32 hp. John Deere 3203 is the lighter machine (1,224 kg vs 1,789 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 2003). In short: choose the John Deere 5103E for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 3203 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 5103E Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
32 hp
33 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
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
Differential lock
mechanicalReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
23.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 90 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Rated Power (gross)
23.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with safety elementReference
dryReference
Compression
19:1Reference
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
950-2975Reference
Operating RPM
950-2975Reference
Torque
100.1 NmReference
128.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1680Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
1.2 kWReference
2.5 kWReference
Coolant capacity
5.3 LReference
Oil capacity
4.3 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
Fuel tank
62.1 LReference
Engine
28.0 kWReference
Power
28.0 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
17.9 kWReference
24.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
25.7 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
collar shift gearReference
Capacity
25.7 LReference
Pressure
148.2 barReference
Valves
2Reference
Pump flow
28.8 lpmReference
Total flow
50.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
21.6 lpmReference
Steering press.
103.4 barReference
Rear Type
IReference
IIReference
Control
position controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
974 kgReference
1099 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
847 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Clutch
wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2400Reference
540@2200Reference
Capacities
Fuel
43.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
172 cmReference
195 cmReference
Weight
1224 kgReference
1789 kgReference
Front tire
25x8.50-14Reference
6.0x16Reference
Rear tire
15-19.5Reference
12.4x28Reference
Ag front
25x8.50-14Reference
6.0x16Reference
Ag rear
15-19.5Reference
12.4x28Reference
Length
305 cmReference
333 cmReference
Width
175 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (hood)
138 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
210 cmReference
Max Drawbar
400 kgReference
Max front axle
1450 kgReference
Max rear axle
1814 kgReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
John Deere 3203 attachments
3203 Serial Numbers
2006
LV3203H190001Reference
2007
LV3203H394001Reference
2008
LV3203H496001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
75Reference
40Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
22NFReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery AH
88Reference
Attachment overview

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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