Compare/John Deere 5203S vs John Deere 5210

John Deere 5203S vs John Deere 5210

Verdict: John Deere 5203S vs John Deere 5210

The John Deere 5203S and the John Deere 5210 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 4,205 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 1998). 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 two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference

Four speeds (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with forward-reverse shuttle lever. Direction changes may be done while moving using the left-hand shuttle lever. Speed changes are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. At tractor start-up, clutch pedal must be cycled once before tractor will move.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

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Engine

37.3 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

37.3 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Torque

173.0 NmReference

162.0 NmReference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.5 kWReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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87.1 LReference

Idle RPM

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825-2600Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Coolant capacity

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9.5 LReference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Oil capacity

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43.5 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

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34.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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PowrReverserReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Type

collar shift gearReference

power shuttleReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1650 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/540EReference

Engine RPM

540@1762Reference

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PTO (tested)

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34.4 kWReference

Pressure

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196.9 barReference

Valves

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5Reference

Pump flow

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43.1 lpmReference

Total flow

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68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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134.8 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

Weight

2039 kgReference

695 kgReference

Front tire

7.5x16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9x28Reference

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Ag front

6.0x16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9x28Reference

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Length

350 cmReference

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Width

183 cmReference

166 cmReference

Ground clearance

44 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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311 cmReference

4WD Length

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319 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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49 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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37 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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143 to 193 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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131 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

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141 to 192 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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1907 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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2390 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2109 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2553 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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759 kgReference

Steering wheel

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159 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

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ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery CCA

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700Reference

ROPS Battery Group

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28HReference

Cab Battery Group

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31Reference

John Deere 5210 attachments

5210 Serial Number Location

5210 Serial Numbers

1998

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120000Reference

1999

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220001Reference

2000

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320001Reference

2001

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420001Reference

Links

Attachment overview

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 49 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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238 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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292 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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378 cmReference

Loading height

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233 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2075 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1440 kgReference

John Deere 5210 Height

2WD Hood

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142 cmReference

4WD Hood

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145 cmReference

ROPS

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225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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194 cmReference

Cab

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246 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

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.