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| info | |
| 2003 - 2008 5003 Series, Utility tractor | |
| Series next: | John Deere 5303 |
| Series back: | John Deere 5103 |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Factory: | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 19 gal [71.9 L] |
| Hydraulic system: | 10 gal [37.9 L] |
| Front axle: | 5.3 qts [5.0 L] |
| Front hubs: | 0.85 qts [0.8 L] *Each |
| 3-Point Hitch | |
| Rear Type: | II/I |
| Rear lift: | 3,591 lbs [1628 kg] |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
| Engine RPM: | 540@2400 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 80.7 inches [204 cm] |
| Weight: | 4647 to 5044 pounds |
| Front tire: | 7.5-16 |
| Rear tire: | 14.9-28 |
| 5203 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle. |
| Links | |
| Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition |
| John Deere 5203 Power | |
| Engine: | 56 hp [41.8 kW] |
| PTO (claimed): | 47 hp [35.0 kW] |
| PTO (tested): | 48.77 hp [36.4 kW] |
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering: | hydrostatic power |
| Brakes: | differential wet disc |
| Cab: | Foldable two-post ROPS. |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open center |
| Capacity: | 10 gal [37.9 L] |
| Pressure: | 2800 psi [193.1 bar] |
| Valves: | 1 or 2 |
| Pump flow: | 9.5 gpm [36.0 lpm] |
| Total flow: | 16.3 gpm [61.7 lpm] |
| Steering flow: | 6.8 gpm [25.7 lpm] |
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Charging amps: | 40 |
| Battery | |
| Number: | 1 |
| Cold-cranking amps: | 623 |
| Volts: | 12 |
| info | |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.19x4.33 inches [106 x 110 mm] |
| Power: | 56 hp [41.8 kW] |
| Air cleaner: | dry |
| Compression: | 17.8:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2400 |
| Idle RPM: | 800-2650 |
| Operating RPM: | 1400-2400 |
| Firing order: | 1-2-3 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 9 qts [8.5 L] |
| Oil change: | 100 h |
| Coolant capacity: | 10 qts [9.5 L] |
| Coolant change: | 2000 h |
| Intake valve clearance: | 0.014 inches [0.356 mm] |
| Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.018 inches [0.457 mm] |
| Engine Detail | |
| The John Deere 5203 was naturally-aspirated until engine serial number 106478. Engines from that point on were turbocharged., John Deere 3039T, turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 179 ci [2.9 L] |
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| Speeds: | With 14.9x28 rear tires. |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission: | SyncReverser |
| Gears: | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| Oil capacity: | 40 qts [37.9 L] |
| 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. | |
| info | |
| Series next: | John Deere 5303 |
| Series back: | John Deere 5103 |
| Dimensions | |
| 2WD Weight (shipping): | 4647 lbs [2107 kg] |
| 4WD Weight (shipping): | 5044 lbs [2287 kg] |
| Wheelbase: | 80.7 inches [204 cm] |
| Clearance (front axle): | 18 inches [45 cm] *2WD |
| Front tread: | 56.9 to 81.9 inches [144 to 208 cm] |
| Rear tread: | 55.8 to 71.7 inches [141 to 182 cm] |
| John Deere 5203 Tires | |
| 2WD Ag front: | 7.5-16 |
| 4WD Ag front: | 9.5-24 |
| Ag rear: | 14.9-28 |