Compare/John Deere 5103E vs John Deere 970

John Deere 5103E vs John Deere 970

Verdict: John Deere 5103E vs John Deere 970

The John Deere 5103E and the John Deere 970 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 2,670 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 1989). 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

YanmarReference

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

Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

62.1 LReference

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Engine

28.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

82 x 86 mmReference

Power

28.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

18.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2600Reference

Torque

128.0 NmReference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.5 kWReference

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Engine (net)

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24.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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24.6 kWReference

Pre-heating

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air intake heaterReference

Operating RPM

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800-2775Reference

Coolant capacity

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5.8 LReference

Oil capacity

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20.8 LReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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225mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Type

collar shift gearReference

partially synchronizedReference

Rear Type

IIReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1099 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2200Reference

2100@2600Reference

Hydraulic system

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20.8 LReference

Capacity

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20.8 LReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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32.9 lpmReference

Total flow

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49.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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16.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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916 kgReference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

1789 kgReference

571 kgReference

Front tire

6.0x16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4x28Reference

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Ag front

6.0x16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4x28Reference

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Length

333 cmReference

312 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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12.4-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18.00-20Reference

2WD Width

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146 cmReference

4WD Width

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151 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1211 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1381 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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121 to 165 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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127 to 157 cmReference

Rear tread

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115 to 149 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

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Battery CCA

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550Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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32.2 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

John Deere 970 attachments

970 Serial Number Location

970 Serial Numbers

1989

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1001Reference

1990

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2242 (Power steer)Reference

1991

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100001Reference

1992

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110001Reference

1993

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120001Reference

1994

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130001Reference

1995

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140001Reference

1996

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150001Reference

1997

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160001Reference

1998

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170001Reference

Attachment overview

72.8" Mower deck

Cutting width

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184 cmReference

Overall width

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215 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 21 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

Transport height

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205 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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337 cmReference

Loading height

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208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1537 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1003 kgReference

John Deere 8B Backhoe

John Deere 970 Height

2WD Hood

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135 cmReference

4WD Hood

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132 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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215 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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212 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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196 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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197 cmReference

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.