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John Deere 5203 vs John Deere 620 Standard
Verdict: John Deere 5203 vs John Deere 620 Standard
The John Deere 5203 and the John Deere 620 Standard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. John Deere 620 Standard is the lighter machine (2,939 kg vs 4,647 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5203 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
48 hp
48 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
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 14-30 rear tires.Reference
Total built
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37 (LP-gas)Reference
Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Engine
41.8 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
5.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
140 x 162 mmReference
Power
41.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
8.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
1125Reference
Idle RPM
800-2650Reference
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Operating RPM
1400-2400Reference
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Firing order
1-2-3Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
9.5 LReference
24.6 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
22.7 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Max power
36.4 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
36.1 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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124.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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32.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
SyncShuttleReference
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Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
35.0 kWReference
35.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
36.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
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Type
partially synchronizedReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
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Pressure
193.1 barReference
82.7 barReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
36.0 lpmReference
33.7 lpmReference
Total flow
61.7 lpmReference
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Steering flow
25.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
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Rear lift
1628 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@2400Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
71.9 LReference
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Front axle
5.0 LReference
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Front hubs
0.8 LReference
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Diameter
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32 cmReference
Width
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220 cmReference
RPM
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1125Reference
Speed
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1150.62 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
204 cmReference
204 cmReference
Weight
4647 to 5044 poundsReference
2939 kgReference
Front tire
7.5-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
14-30Reference
2WD Ag front
7.5-16Reference
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4WD Ag front
9.5-24Reference
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Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
15-30Reference
2WD Shipping weight
2107 kgReference
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4WD Shipping weight
2287 kgReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
45 cmReference
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Front tread
144 to 208 cmReference
140 cmReference
Rear tread
141 to 182 cmReference
157 to 203 cmReference
Ag front
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7.50-18Reference
Length
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321 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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196 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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206 cmReference
Shipping weight
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2939 kgReference
John Deere 5203 attachments
5203 Serial Numbers
2003
P5203U000001Reference
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2004
P5203U001032Reference
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2005
P5203U002623Reference
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2006
P5203U00????Reference
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2007
P5203U00????Reference
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2008
P5203U00673Reference
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Location:
On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.Reference
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Links
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
40Reference
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Battery CCA
623Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Test results
Fuel use
12.5 l/hourReference
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Speeds
Variants
620
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row-cropReference
620S
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standardReference
620O
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orchardReference
620HC
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high-cropReference
620 Standard Serial Number Location
620 Standard Serial Numbers
1956
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6200000Reference
1957
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6203778Reference
1958
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6215048Reference
Final
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6222686Reference
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.


