John Deere 3203
The John Deere 3203 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 91.5 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 32 hp / 23.9 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.6 hp / 1.2 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 2700 lbs 1224 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 32 hp / 23.9 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.6 hp / 1.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11.5 gal
43.5 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
2700 lbs
1224 kg
Overview
![]() | 2006 - 2008
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
John Deere 3203 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 3203 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 3203 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 24 hp
17.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11.5 gal
43.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 6.8 gal
25.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 6.8 gal
25.7 L |
Pressure | 2150 psi
148.2 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 7.6 gpm
28.8 lpm |
Total flow | 13.3 gpm
50.3 lpm |
Steering flow | 5.7 gpm
21.6 lpm |
Steering press. | 1500 psi
103.4 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2149 lbs
974 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1868 lbs
847 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 68 inches
172 cm |
Weight | 2700 lbs
1224 kg |
Front tire | 25x8.50-14 |
Rear tire | 15-19.5 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 75 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 22NF |
References | |
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3000 Series published in 2008, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 3203 Compact Utility Tractor (OMLVU17604) published in 2007 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91.5 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNV84 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.5 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.3x3.54 inches
84 x 90 mm |
Emissions | Tier II |
Rated Power (gross) | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry with safety element |
Compression | 19:1 |
Rated RPM | 2800 |
Idle RPM | 950-2975 |
Operating RPM | 950-2975 |
Torque | 73.8 lb-ft
100.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1680 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 1.6 hp
1.2 kW |
Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts
5.3 L |
Oil capacity | 4.5 qts
4.3 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
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Dimensions
John Deere 3203 Tires | |
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Ag front | 25x8.50-14 |
Ag rear | 15-19.5 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 68 inches
172 cm |
Length | 120.2 inches
305 cm |
Width | 53.1 inches*Minimum width
134 cm |
69.1 inches*Maximum
175 cm | |
Height (hood) | 54.7 inches
138 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 83 inches
210 cm |
John Deere 3203 Weight | |
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2700 lbs
1224 kg | |
Max Drawbar | 882 lbs
400 kg |
Max front axle | 3197 lbs
1450 kg |
Max rear axle | 4000 lbs
1814 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Mowing attachments listed for the 3203 included 4-, 5-, and 6-foot rotary cutters; plus the 261 and 272 rear-mount mowers. The 655 and 665 tillers were also available. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 3203.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 3203 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3203.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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