Compare/John Deere 5103E vs John Deere 520

John Deere 5103E vs John Deere 520

Verdict: John Deere 5103E vs John Deere 520

The John Deere 5103E and the John Deere 520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 33 hp. John Deere 5103E is the lighter machine (1,789 kg vs 2,249 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5103E is the newer design (2003 vs 1956). 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

33 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

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244 (all-fuel)Reference

Original price

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$2,300 (1958)Reference

Steering

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power optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

62.1 LReference

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Engine

28.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

119 x 140 mmReference

Power

28.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

1325Reference

Torque

128.0 NmReference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

1-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.5 kWReference

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Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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28.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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17.0 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Point gap

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0.559 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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28.0 kWReference

Max power

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24.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

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Type

collar shift gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1099 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2200Reference

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Hydraulic system

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9.5 LReference

Capacity

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9.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

1789 kgReference

2249 kgReference

Front tire

6.0x16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4x28Reference

12.4-36Reference

Ag front

6.0x16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4x28Reference

12.4-36Reference

Length

333 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

220 cmReference

Ground clearance

41 cmReference

62 cmReference

Height

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211 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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2993 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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124.9 LReference

Aux. fuel

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7.6 LReference

John Deere 520 attachments

520 Serial Number Location

520 Serial Numbers

1956

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5200000Reference

1957

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5202982Reference

1958

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5209029Reference

Final

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5213189Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2142 kgReference

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.