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John Deere 5203S

The John Deere 5203S is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 50 hp / 37.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 3.4 hp / 2.5 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4497 lbs 2039 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 50 hp / 37.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 3.4 hp / 2.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal 68.1 L
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
4497 lbs 2039 kg

Overview

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2003 - 2010
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India
John Deere 5203S Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
18 gal 68.1 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 5203S Transmission
8-speed collar shift gear
Transmission details ...
John Deere 5203S Power
Engine
50 hp 37.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
46 hp 34.3 kW
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Mechanical wet disc brakes
Open operator station. ROPS optional.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Rear lift (at ends)
3638 lbs 1650 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
live
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@1762
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
80.7 inches 204 cm
Weight
4497 lbs 2039 kg
Front tire
7.5x16
Rear tire
14.9x28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
88

Engine

Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Power
50 hp 37.3 kW
Fuel system
direct injection
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
17.8:1
Rated RPM
2400
Torque
127.6 lb-ft 173.0 Nm
Firing order
1-2-3
Starter volts
12
Starter power
3.4 hp 2.5 kW

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse collar shift gear

Type
collar shift gear
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.

Dimensions

John Deere 5203S Tires
Ag front
7.5x16
6.0x16
Ag rear
14.9x28
Dimensions
Wheelbase
80.7 inches 204 cm
Length
137.8 inches 350 cm
Width
72.1 inches 183 cm
Weight
4497 lbs 2039 kg
Ground clearance
17.7 inches 44 cm

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 5203S.

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 5203S Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5203S.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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