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John Deere 3203 vs John Deere 950

Verdict: John Deere 3203 vs John Deere 950

The John Deere 3203 and the John Deere 950 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 2,700 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 1978). In short: choose the John Deere 3203 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 950 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 950 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
32 hp
31 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
YanmarReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanicalReference
Distributor
John DeereReference
Original price
$12,000 (1988 )Reference
Steering
powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
23.9 kWReference
23.1 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 90 mmReference
90 x 90 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Rated Power (gross)
23.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with safety elementReference
paper elementReference
Compression
19:1Reference
20.4:1Reference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2400Reference
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
6.2 LReference
Oil capacity
4.3 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
Drawbar (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
16.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
23.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
20.4 kWReference
Max power
16.5 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,400Reference
Bore and stroke
3.54x3.54 inchesReference
Compression ratio
20.4:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooled | 6.5 qtsReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
forward and reverse options
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
17.9 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
25.7 LReference
19.9 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Capacity
25.7 LReference
19.9 LReference
Pressure
148.2 barReference
140.0 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
IReference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
974 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
847 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
live two-stage clutchReference
Clutch
wet discReference
210mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2400Reference
PTO (tested)
20.4 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed
20.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
43.5 LReference
32.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
172 cmReference
175 cmReference
Weight
1224 kgReference
589 kgReference
Front tire
25x8.50-14Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
15-19.5Reference
11.2-24Reference
Ag front
25x8.50-14Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
15-19.5Reference
12.4-28Reference
Length
305 cmReference
309 cmReference
Width
175 cmReference
135 cmReference
Height (hood)
138 cmReference
134 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
210 cmReference
Max Drawbar
400 kgReference
374 kgReference
Max front axle
1450 kgReference
Max rear axle
1814 kgReference
Lawn/turf front
27/8.5-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.6-28Reference
Ground clearance
38 cmReference
Front tread
114 to 144 cmReference
Rear tread
115 to 150 cmReference
4WD Shipping
1360 kgReference
2WD Operating
1224 kgReference
Ballasted
1639 kgReference
John Deere 3203 attachments
3203 Serial Numbers
2006
LV3203H190001Reference
2007
LV3203H394001Reference
2008
LV3203H496001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
75Reference
25Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
570Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
22NFReference
BCI 30HReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Total cold cranking amps
570Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 950 attachments
950 Serial Number Location
950 Serial Numbers
1978
1024Reference
1979
5229Reference
1980
10453Reference
1981
14893Reference
1982
16204Reference
1983
18204Reference
1984
20007Reference
1985
23001Reference
1986
26001Reference
1987
28501Reference
1988
30082Reference
Final
31853Reference
Questions
72" Mower deck
Cutting width
182 cmReference
Overall width
213 cmReference
John Deere 8A Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 1550 BackhoeReference
Transport height
172 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
259 cmReference
Reach from pivot
332 cmReference
Loading height
166 cmReference
Bucket force
1409 kgReference
John Deere 1550 Backhoe
Digging depth
236 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Dipperstick force
666 kgReference
Test results
Fuel use
7.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
1386 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
YanmarReference
Power
Rated Power
31 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,030 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
134.9 cmReference
Overall Length
309.9 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
11.2-24, 12.4-28 inchReference
Front Wheel tread range
5.00-15Reference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
manual, powerReference

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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