Compare/John Deere 5103 vs John Deere 930

John Deere 5103 vs John Deere 930

Verdict: John Deere 5103 vs John Deere 930

The John Deere 5103 and the John Deere 930 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5103 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. John Deere 930 is the lighter machine (2,180 kg vs 4,634 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5103 is the newer design (2003 vs 1974). In short: choose the John Deere 5103 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 930 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

44 hp

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

With 13.6/12-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

37.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

102 x 110 mmReference

Power

37.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

16.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Idle RPM

800-2650Reference

650-2545Reference

Operating RPM

1400-2400Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

10.4 LReference

Coolant change

2000 hReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

30.0 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Max power

34.6 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

32.6 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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32.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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32.1 kWReference

Torque

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138.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

SyncShuttleReference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

26.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

34.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

29.9 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

gearReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

29.9 LReference

Pressure

193.1 barReference

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Valves

1 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

23.8 lpmReference

Total flow

61.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

IReference

Rear lift

1628 kgReference

1549 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

540@2100Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

71.9 LReference

62.1 LReference

Front axle

5.0 LReference

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Front hubs

0.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

188 cmReference

Weight

4634 to 5031 poundsReference

2180 kgReference

Front tire

7.5-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

13.6/12-28Reference

2WD Ag front

7.5-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

8.3-24Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

13.6/12-28Reference

Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

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Front tread

144 to 208 cmReference

125 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

141 to 182 cmReference

135 to 185 cmReference

2WD Shipping

2101 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2282 kgReference

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2WD Operating

2138 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

759 kgReference

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Max front axle

1496 kgReference

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Max rear axle

3010 kgReference

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Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Length

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334 cmReference

Width

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167 cmReference

Height

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230 cmReference

John Deere 5103 attachments

5103 Serial Numbers

2003

P5103U000001Reference

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2004

P5103U001282Reference

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2005

P5103U003847Reference

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2006

P5103U011780Reference

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2007

P5103U0?????Reference

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2008

P5103U015563Reference

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Location:

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

Serial number plate on the right side of the Deere 930 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

28Reference

Battery CCA

623Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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55Reference

Test results

Fuel use

11.0 l/hourReference

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Speeds

930 Serial Numbers

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.