Compare/John Deere 5203S vs John Deere 5220

John Deere 5203S vs John Deere 5220

Verdict: John Deere 5203S vs John Deere 5220

The John Deere 5203S and the John Deere 5220 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 3,576 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 2001). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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 gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.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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Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

Idle RPM

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825-2625Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Coolant capacity

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9.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

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

Clutch

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wet discReference

Transmission

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John Deere PowrReverserReference

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

540E@1700Reference

PTO (tested)

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34.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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43.5 LReference

Capacity

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43.5 LReference

Pressure

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193.1 barReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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43.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

2039 kgReference

695 kgReference

Front tire

7.5x16Reference

6.5-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9x28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.0x16Reference

6.5-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9x28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

350 cmReference

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Width

183 cmReference

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Ground clearance

44 cmReference

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ROPS Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Cab Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

4WD Cab Wheelbase

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203 cmReference

2WD ROPS Length

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347 cmReference

4WD ROPS Length

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359 cmReference

2WD Cab Length

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354 cmReference

4WD Cab Length

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360 cmReference

ROPS Width

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180 cmReference

Cab Width

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176 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Shipping

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2735 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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1120 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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3197 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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2816 kgReference

Max rear axle

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3792 kgReference

Steering wheel

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175 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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950 (late)Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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111.7 LReference

Front axle

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6.2 LReference

Front hubs

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0.7 LReference

Front diff.

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4.9 LReference

John Deere 5220 attachments

5220 Serial Numbers

2002

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220001Reference

2003

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320001Reference

2004

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420001Reference

Location:

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The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference

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 5220 Height

Hood

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136 cmReference

ROPS

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210 cmReference

Cab

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247 cmReference

Test results

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.