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John Deere 5303

Name: John Deere 5303
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 5303 — Utility tractor · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 5303 is a tractor model with a power rating of approximately 56 hp, situated at the lighter end of its class. It was produced between 2003 and 2008. The tractor is equipped with a 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine and a four-wheel drive system paired with a 9-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed as 4725 to 5112 pounds, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

91 rows

Recorded power

56 hp

Transmissions

9-speed

Production years

2003-2008

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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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.

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