Compare/John Deere 5225 vs John Deere 5303

John Deere 5225 vs John Deere 5303

Verdict: John Deere 5225 vs John Deere 5303

The John Deere 5225 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 5,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5225 is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). 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

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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 16.90-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% faster than forward speeds.Reference

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

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

41.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

41.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

paper and felt elementsReference

dryReference

Compression

20.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Idle RPM

900-2625Reference

800-2650Reference

Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

1400-2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

Oil capacity

43.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Max power

35.5 kWReference

42.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

34.5 kWReference

41.7 kWReference

Engine

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47.7 kWReference

Power

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47.7 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

John Deere PowrReverser Hi/LoReference

SyncShuttleReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Oil type

[30o↔-40oC]Reference

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122o↔-10oF [50o↔-23oC]

: Hy-GardReference

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86o↔-40oF [30o↔-40oC]

: Low-Viscosity Hy-GardReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

35.5 kWReference

42.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

43.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Pressure

195.0 barReference

193.1 barReference

Rear valves

1 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

0, 2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

51.1 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

73.4 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

134.9 barReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1700Reference

540@2400Reference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Rear lift

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1628 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

126.8 LReference

71.9 LReference

Front hubs

0.7 LReference

0.8 LReference

Front diff.

4.5 LReference

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Front axle

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5.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

5350 to 6580 poundsReference

4725 to 5112 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

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 Length

347 cmReference

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4WD Length

359 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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Flange rear axle

1455 mmReference

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Shipping

2984 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

2562 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1120 kgReference

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Steering wheel

175 cmReference

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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

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

John Deere 5225 attachments

5225 Serial Number Location

5225 Serial Numbers

2005

120001Reference

U002908Reference

2006

220001Reference

UxxxxxxReference

2007

320001Reference

U006698Reference

2008

420001Reference

U008775Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

70Reference

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Cab Charging amps

90Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

623Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

BCI 31Reference

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Charging amps

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40Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 49 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

292 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

378 cmReference

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Loading height

233 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2075 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1440 kgReference

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John Deere 5225 Height

2WD Hood

134 cmReference

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4WD Hood

136 cmReference

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ROPS

258 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

208 cmReference

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Cab

243 cmReference

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Exhaust

221 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

13.6 l/hourReference

Speeds

John Deere 5303 attachments

5303 Serial Numbers

2003

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U000001Reference

2004

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U001018Reference

Location:

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

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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.