Compare/John Deere 5300 vs John Deere 5303

John Deere 5300 vs John Deere 5303

Verdict: John Deere 5300 vs John Deere 5303

The John Deere 5300 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 5300 is the lighter machine (4,550 kg vs 4,725 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5303 is the newer design (2003 vs 1992). 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

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

41.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

32.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)

41.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

1400-2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

37.8 kWReference

41.7 kWReference

Max power

32.4 kWReference

42.1 kWReference

Engine

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47.7 kWReference

Power

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47.7 kWReference

Idle RPM

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800-2650Reference

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 TSS ReverserReference

SyncShuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

37.8 kWReference

42.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

193.1 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

43.1 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

68.9 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position control with top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

Rear lift

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1628 kgReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

83.3 LReference

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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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

Weight

720 kgReference

4725 to 5112 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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2WD Lawn/turf front

27/9.5-15Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

12LL-16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

22.5LL-16.1Reference

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2WD Length

313 cmReference

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4WD Length

325 cmReference

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Width

179 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

47 cmReference

45 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

42 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (drawbar)

40 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (drawbar)

39 cmReference

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Flange rear axle

1455 mmReference

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2WD Front tread

143 to 193 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

131 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

131 to 202 cmReference

141 to 182 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

2063 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2249 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

2472 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

2658 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

2271 kgReference

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2WD Max front axle

3674 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

3823 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5670 kgReference

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2WD Steering wheel

163 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

164 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

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 5300 attachments

5300 Serial Numbers

1992

120000Reference

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1993

230000Reference

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1994

231671Reference

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1995

430180Reference

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1996

530001Reference

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1997

630000Reference

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Location:

On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference

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

Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

40Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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623Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 10A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 10A 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

304 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

398 cmReference

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Loading height

256 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

197°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2109 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

898 kgReference

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John Deere 5300 Height

2WD Hood

136 cmReference

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4WD Hood

138 cmReference

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ROPS

225 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

192 cmReference

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Cab

246 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

12.1 l/hourReference

13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

2353 kgReference

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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

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.