John Deere 5103

The John Deere 5103 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 50 hp 37.3 kW. Transmission: SyncShuttle. Operating weight: 4634 to 5031 pounds.

Engine Power
50 hp 37.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
19 gal 71.9 L
Transmission
SyncShuttle
Operating Weight
4634 to 5031 pounds

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Overview

John Deere 5103 tractor photo
2003 - 2008 5003 SeriesUtility tractor
2003 - 2008
5003 Series
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India
John Deere 5103 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 5103 Power
Engine
50 hp 37.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
38 hp 28.3 kW
PTO (tested)
46.45 hp 34.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential wet disc brakes
Foldable two-post ROPS.
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 (each) 0.8 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
10 gal 37.9 L
Pressure
2800 psi 193.1 bar
Valves
1 to 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
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I/II
Rear lift
3591 lbs 1628 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Engine RPM
540@2400
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
80.7 inches 204 cm
Weight
4634 to 5031 pounds
Front tire
7.5-16
Rear tire
13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
623
Battery volts
12
References
5103 references literature
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere
5000 Series Value Selling Guide published in 2005, by John Deere
New 5003 Series Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchase Guide published in 2005, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere 3029T
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, The John Deere 5203 was naturally-aspirated until engine serial number 106597. Engines from that point on were turbocharged.
Displacement
179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Power
50 hp 37.3 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
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
Oil capacity
9 qts 8.5 L
Oil change
100 h

Transmission

Transmission options
9-speed
9-speed partially synchronized

Transmission — SyncReverser

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.
With 13.6x28 rear tires.
5103 SyncReverser  speeds

Transmission — SyncShuttle

Transmission
SyncShuttle
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40 qts 37.9 L
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.
With 13.6x28 rear tires.
5103 SyncShuttle partially synchronized speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 5103 Tires
2WD Ag front
7.5-16
4WD Ag front
8.3-24
Ag rear
13.6-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase
80.7 inches 204 cm
Clearance (front axle)
18 inches 45 cm
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 5103 Weight
2WD Shipping
4634 lbs 2101 kg
4WD Shipping
5031 lbs 2282 kg
2WD Operating
4715 lbs 2138 kg
Max Drawbar
1675 lbs 759 kg
Max front axle
3300 lbs 1496 kg
Max rear axle
6636 lbs 3010 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1870
Turbo-diesel 9-speed 2WD March 9 - 30, 2006 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1870 file
PTO performance
Max power
46.45 hp 34.6 kW
Fuel use
2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
43.70 hp 32.6 kW
Fuel use
2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour