Compare/John Deere 5200 vs John Deere 5203S

John Deere 5200 vs John Deere 5203S

Verdict: John Deere 5200 vs John Deere 5203S

The John Deere 5200 and the John Deere 5203S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 46 hp. John Deere 5203S is the lighter machine (2,039 kg vs 4,370 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5203S is the newer design (2003 vs 1992). 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

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

34.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

26.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)

34.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

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Max power

26.7 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

30.7 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Torque

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173.0 NmReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter power

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2.5 kWReference

Transmission

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

31.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

collar shift gearReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pressure

189.6 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

43.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

68.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position control with top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

540@1762Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1650 kgReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

83.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

Weight

720 kgReference

2039 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.5x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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2WD Lawn/turf front

27/9.5-15Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

12LL-16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

22.5LL-16.1Reference

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2WD Length

308 cmReference

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4WD Length

319 cmReference

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Width

176 cmReference

183 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (drawbar)

37 cmReference

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Flange rear axle

1455 mmReference

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2WD Front tread

143 to 193 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

131 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

131 to 202 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

1982 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2145 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

2390 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

2553 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

2236 kgReference

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2WD Max front axle

3674 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

3823 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5670 kgReference

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2WD Steering wheel

161 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

162 cmReference

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Rear tire

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14.9x28Reference

Ag front

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6.0x16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9x28Reference

Length

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350 cmReference

Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

John Deere 5200 attachments

5200 Serial Numbers

1992

110000Reference

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1993

220000Reference

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1994

221268Reference

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1995

420141Reference

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1996

520001Reference

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1997

620000Reference

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Location:

On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference

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Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

40Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery AH

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88Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 10A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 10A BackhoeReference

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Transport height

238 cmReference

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Bucket width

101 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

304 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

398 cmReference

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Loading height

256 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

197°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2109 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

898 kgReference

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John Deere 5200 Height

2WD Hood

134 cmReference

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4WD Hood

136 cmReference

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ROPS

223 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

190 cmReference

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Cab

244 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2341 kgReference

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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.