John Deere 5303

2003 - 2008

5003 Series

Utility tractor

Manufacturer

John Deere

Utility tractor

Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India

Original price was $18,800 in 2007

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

Engine

64 hp 47.7 kW

PTO (claimed)

55 hp 41.0 kW

PTO (tested)

56.42 hp 42.1 kW

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential wet disc brakes

Foldable two-post ROPS.

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

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

Rear Type

II/I

Rear lift

3,591 lbs 1628 kg

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO Type

540

Engine RPM

540@2400

Wheelbase

80.7 inches 204 cm

Weight

4725 to 5112 pounds

Front tire

7.5-16

Rear tire

16.9-28

Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition

Ground

negative

Charging system

alternator

Charging amps

40

Battery CCA

623

Battery volts

12

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

Manufacturer

John Deere

Configuration

turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Displacement

179 ci 2.9 L

Bore/Stroke

4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm

Power

64 hp 47.7 kW

Air cleaner

dry

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

9-speed

9-speed partially synchronized

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 16.9x28 rear tires.

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 16.9x28 rear tires.

2WD Ag front

7.5-16

4WD Ag front

9.5-24

Ag rear

16.9-28

Wheelbase

80.7 inches 204 cm

2WD 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

2WD Shipping

4,725 lbs 2143 kg

4WD Shipping

5,112 lbs 2318 kg

2WD Operating

4,900 lbs 2222 kg

Diesel 9-speed 2WD March 15 - 30, 2006 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1872 file

PTO performance

Max power

56.42 hp 42.1 kW

Fuel use

3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour

Power at rated engine speed

55.98 hp 41.7 kW

Fuel use

3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour