Compare/John Deere 5215 vs John Deere 5303

John Deere 5215 vs John Deere 5303

Verdict: John Deere 5215 vs John Deere 5303

The John Deere 5215 and the John Deere 5303 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. John Deere 5303 is the lighter machine (4,725 kg vs 6,504 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

CarraroReference

John DeereReference

With 16.9R30 rear tiresReference

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

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

5215

utilityReference

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5215F

narrowReference

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5215V

narrow low-profileReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

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Engine

41.8 kWReference

47.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

41.8 kWReference

47.7 kWReference

Compression

17.2:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Torque

223.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.8 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

9.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Idle RPM

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800-2650Reference

Operating RPM

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1400-2400Reference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Max power

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42.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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41.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Transmission

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SyncShuttleReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

131.0 barReference

193.1 barReference

Pump flow

41.3 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

24.6 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

186.2 barReference

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Rear Type

2/1Reference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2447 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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42.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Type

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partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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61.7 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1628 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2400Reference

Dimensions

Weight

6504 to 6768 poundsReference

4725 to 5112 poundsReference

Length

342 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Shipping

3069 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

Front tire

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7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Ag front

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7.5-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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9.5-24Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

Front tread

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144 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

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141 to 182 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2143 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2318 kgReference

2WD Operating

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2222 kgReference

5215 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of tractor frame above front axle.Reference

On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

60 (with cab)Reference

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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Battery CCA

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623Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

4500 kgReference

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Fuel

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71.9 LReference

Front axle

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5.0 LReference

Front hubs

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0.8 LReference

Speeds

John Deere 5303 attachments

5303 Serial Numbers

2003

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U000001Reference

2004

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U001018Reference

2005

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U002908Reference

2006

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UxxxxxxReference

2007

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U006698Reference

2008

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U008775Reference

Links

Test results

Fuel use

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13.6 l/hourReference

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.