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John Deere 5042D vs John Deere 5103S
Verdict: John Deere 5042D vs John Deere 5103S
The John Deere 5042D and the John Deere 5103S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 36 hp. John Deere 5042D is the newer design (2012 vs 2003). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
36 hp
36 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference
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
Steering
powerReference
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Engine
Engine
31.3 kWReference
31.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power
31.3 kWReference
31.3 kWReference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
850-2500Reference
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Operating RPM
1400-2300Reference
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Torque
148.1 NmReference
139.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Firing order
1-2-3Reference
1-2-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
2.5 kWReference
2.5 kWReference
Oil capacity
35.0 LReference
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Fuel tank
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62.1 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.8 kWReference
26.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
34.8 LReference
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Type
collar shift gearReference
collar shift gearReference
Capacity
34.8 LReference
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Pump flow
25.0 lpmReference
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Steering flow
25.0 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1399 kgReference
1220 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2200Reference
540@2200Reference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.0 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
195 cmReference
Weight
1809 kgReference
1809 kgReference
Front tire
6.0x16Reference
6.0x16Reference
Rear tire
12.4x28Reference
13.6x28Reference
Ag front
6.0x16Reference
6.0x16Reference
Ag rear
13.6x28Reference
13.6x28Reference
Length
333 cmReference
333 cmReference
Width
177 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
220 cmReference
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Ground clearance
41 cmReference
41 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
40Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
88Reference
88Reference
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.