Compare/John Deere 4700 vs John Deere 5203

John Deere 4700 vs John Deere 5203

Verdict: John Deere 4700 vs John Deere 5203

The John Deere 4700 and the John Deere 5203 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. John Deere 4700 is the lighter machine (1,632 kg vs 4,647 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5203 is the newer design (2003 vs 2000). 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

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Add creeper range to the PowrReverser, engaged by separate lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift in or out of creeper range.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

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

35.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

33.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

35.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dry typeReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

air heaterReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Torque

146.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1700Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.0 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

7.2 LReference

9.5 LReference

Oil capacity

33.3 LReference

37.9 LReference

Engine

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41.8 kWReference

Power

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41.8 kWReference

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

Max power

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36.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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36.1 kWReference

Transmission

PowrReverser CreeperReference

SyncShuttleReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

30.9 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

33.3 LReference

37.9 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

33.3 LReference

37.9 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

193.1 barReference

Valves

3Reference

1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

37.5 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.2 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1134 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet disc, two clutch packs with three 5-inch discs eachReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2600Reference

540@2400Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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35.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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36.4 kWReference

Rear lift

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1628 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

47.3 LReference

71.9 LReference

Front axle

7.9 LReference

5.0 LReference

Front hubs

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0.8 LReference

Dimensions

Weight

688 kgReference

4647 to 5044 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6Reference

14.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18.00-20Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

342 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

258 kgReference

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Max front axle

4 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1000 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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7.5-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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9.5-24Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Shipping weight

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2107 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2287 kgReference

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

John Deere 4700 attachments

4700 Serial Number Location

4700 Serial Numbers

2000

170001Reference

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2001

470001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery CCA

650Reference

623Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Overall width

215 cmReference

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John Deere 48 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 48 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

205 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

337 cmReference

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Loading height

208 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1691 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1104 kgReference

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John Deere 4700 Height

Hood

129 cmReference

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ROPS

247 cmReference

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Speeds

John Deere 5203 attachments

5203 Serial Numbers

2003

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P5203U000001Reference

2004

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P5203U001032Reference

2005

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P5203U002623Reference

2006

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P5203U00????Reference

2007

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P5203U00????Reference

2008

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P5203U00673Reference

Location:

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On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

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12.5 l/hourReference

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.