Compare/John Deere 5101EN vs John Deere 5603

John Deere 5101EN vs John Deere 5603

Verdict: John Deere 5101EN vs John Deere 5603

The John Deere 5101EN and the John Deere 5603 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 99 hp. John Deere 5603 is the lighter machine (3,240 kg vs 5,483 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5101EN is the newer design (2008 vs 2007). 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

99 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

The Hi/Lo option adds a two-speed push button power shift to the PowrReverser transmission.Reference

With 18.4R30 rear tires.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

5101E

utility chassisReference

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5101EN

narrow chassisReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

73.8 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 2Reference

Tier IIReference

Power (gross)

73.8 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

17.6:1Reference

17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Idle RPM

825-2625Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

Oil capacity

45.4 LReference

43.5 LReference

Oil change

500 h (JD PLUS-50 oil)Reference

300 hReference

Air cleaner

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paper and felt elementsReference

Coolant change

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2100 hReference

Max power

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62.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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61.8 kWReference

Transmission

PowrReverser Hi/LoReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

61.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.4 LReference

43.5 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

45.4 LReference

43.5 LReference

Pressure

195.0 barReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

69.6 lpmReference

60.2 lpmReference

Total flow

94.6 lpmReference

85.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Steering press.

131.0 barReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

1/2Reference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1700Reference

PTO (tested)

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62.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

71.9 LReference

126.8 LReference

Front hubs

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0.7 LReference

Front diff.

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4.5 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

207 cmReference

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Weight

5483 to 5837 poundsReference

3240 kgReference

Length

384 cmReference

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Width

125 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

26 cmReference

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Shipping

2623 kgReference

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Steering wheel

166 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

Front tire

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12.4-24Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

Ag front

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12.4-24Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-30Reference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Operating

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3240 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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1120 kgReference

5101EN Serial Numbers

Location:

Tractor frame, front right side.Reference

Serial plate on the front-left tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120 (optional)Reference

120Reference

Battery CCA

750Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

John Deere 5101EN Height

2WD Hood

136 cmReference

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4WD Hood

140 cmReference

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ROPS

199 cmReference

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Cab

255 cmReference

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Speeds

5603 Serial Numbers

Test results

Fuel use

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20.4 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.