Compare/John Deere 5603 vs John Deere 6310

John Deere 5603 vs John Deere 6310

Verdict: John Deere 5603 vs John Deere 6310

The John Deere 5603 and the John Deere 6310 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 99 hp. John Deere 5603 is the lighter machine (3,240 kg vs 7,497 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5603 is the newer design (2007 vs 1999). 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

99 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 18.4R30 rear tires.Reference

Four power shift gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with reverser.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

73.8 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

73.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper and felt elementsReference

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Compression

17.0:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

825-2625Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Coolant change

2100 hReference

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Oil capacity

43.5 LReference

12.0 LReference

Oil change

300 hReference

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Max power

62.5 kWReference

49.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

61.8 kWReference

60.8 kWReference

Fuel tank

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181.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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49.3 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1500-2300Reference

Torque

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410.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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11.0 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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13.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

PowrQuadReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

61.1 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

62.5 kWReference

65.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.5 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

43.5 LReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

1 to 4Reference

Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

71.5 lpmReference

Total flow

85.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1/2Reference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1700Reference

1000@2185Reference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Control

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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2222 kgReference

Front Hitch

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optionalReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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62.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

126.8 LReference

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Front hubs

0.7 LReference

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Front diff.

4.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

240 cmReference

Weight

3240 kgReference

7497 to 9735 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4-24Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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Ag front

12.4-24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Operating

3240 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1120 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

Length

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413 cmReference

Width

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203 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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58 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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48 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle

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78 by 2555 mmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3400 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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3630 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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3630 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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3860 kgReference

4WD Cab Operating

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4415 kgReference

Steering wheel

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182 cmReference

5603 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial plate on the front-left tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120Reference

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Battery CCA

750Reference

1230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

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ROPS Charging amps

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90Reference

Cab Charging amps

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115Reference

Battery AH

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154Reference

Test results

Fuel use

20.4 l/hourReference

18.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4576 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

6310

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utility tractorReference

6310L

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low-profile ROPSReference

6310S

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low-profile cabReference

John Deere 6310 attachments

Attachment overview

John Deere 6310 Height

ROPS

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280 cmReference

Cab

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265 cmReference

Exhaust

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263 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.