Compare/John Deere 5303 vs John Deere 5310

John Deere 5303 vs John Deere 5310

Verdict: John Deere 5303 vs John Deere 5310

The John Deere 5303 and the John Deere 5310 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. John Deere 5310 is the lighter machine (4,350 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 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

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John Deere

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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

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

47.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

47.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Idle RPM

800-2650Reference

825-2600Reference

Operating RPM

1400-2400Reference

1600-2400Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

Coolant change

2000 hReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

43.5 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

Max power

42.1 kWReference

43.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

41.7 kWReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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87.1 LReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Torque

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195.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

SyncShuttleReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

42.1 kWReference

43.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pressure

193.1 barReference

196.9 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

5Reference

Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Total flow

61.7 lpmReference

68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Rear lift

1628 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/540E (SyncShuttle)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

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Steering press.

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134.8 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

71.9 LReference

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Front axle

5.0 LReference

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Front hubs

0.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

Weight

4725 to 5112 poundsReference

695 kgReference

Front tire

7.5-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Ag front

7.5-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

9.5-24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

Front tread

144 to 208 cmReference

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Rear tread

141 to 182 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

2143 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2318 kgReference

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2WD Operating

2222 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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313 cmReference

4WD Length

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325 cmReference

Width

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169 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

Shipping

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2608 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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759 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

John Deere 5303 attachments

5303 Serial Numbers

2003

U000001Reference

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2004

U001018Reference

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2005

U002908Reference

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2006

UxxxxxxReference

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2007

U006698Reference

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2008

U008775Reference

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Location:

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

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Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

623Reference

700Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

ROPS Battery Group

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28HReference

Cab Battery Group

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31Reference

Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

12.9 l/hourReference

Speeds

Variants

5310N

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narrow profileReference

John Deere 5310 attachments

5310 Serial Number Location

5310 Serial Numbers

1998

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130000Reference

1999

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230001Reference

2000

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330001Reference

2001

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430001Reference

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 5310 Height

2WD Hood

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145 cmReference

4WD Hood

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148 cmReference

ROPS

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225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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191 cmReference

Cab

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248 cmReference

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.