Tractor · 2003Unverified
John Deere 5303
John Deere 5303 — Utility tractor · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
56 hp
Max power
42.1 kW
Weight
4725 to 5112 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaReference
Original price was $18,800 in 2007Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differential wet disc brakesReference
Foldable two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine47.7 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Power47.7 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Idle RPM800-2650Reference
Operating RPM1400-2400Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity9.5 LReference
Coolant change2000 hReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
Max power42.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed41.7 kWReference
Transmission
9-speedReference
9-speed partially synchronizedReference
TransmissionSyncReverserReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity37.9 LReference
Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, before shifting speed or range. Standard on 2WD models.Reference
TransmissionSyncShuttleReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)41.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)42.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure193.1 barReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Pump flow36.0 lpmReference
Total flow61.7 lpmReference
Steering flow25.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear lift1628 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM540@2400Reference
Capacities
Fuel71.9 LReference
Front axle5.0 LReference
Front hubs0.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase204 cmReference
Weight4725 to 5112 poundsReference
Front tire7.5-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-28Reference
2WD Ag front7.5-16Reference
4WD Ag front9.5-24Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
2WD Clearance (front axle)45 cmReference
Front tread144 to 208 cmReference
Rear tread141 to 182 cmReference
2WD Shipping2143 kgReference
4WD Shipping2318 kgReference
2WD Operating2222 kgReference
John Deere 5303 attachments
front-end loaderReference
5303 Serial Numbers
Location:On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.Reference
2003U000001Reference
2004U001018Reference
2005U002908Reference
2006UxxxxxxReference
2007U006698Reference
2008U008775Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Links
Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start conditionReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps40Reference
Battery CCA623Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 9-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 30, 2006Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1872 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference
Speeds
With 16.9x28 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.