John Deere 5403
The John Deere 5403 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 74 hp 55.2 kW. Transmission: SyncShuttle. Operating weight: 4725 to 5122 pounds.
Engine Power
74 hp
55.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
19 gal
71.9 L
Transmission
SyncShuttle
Operating Weight
4725 to 5122 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 2007 - 2008
5003 SeriesUtility tractor |
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2007 - 2008 | |
5003 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India | |
John Deere 5403 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 5403 Power | |
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Engine | 74 hp
55.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 64 hp
47.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 66.27 hp
49.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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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 | |
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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 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I/II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Weight | 4725 to 5122 pounds |
Front tire | 7.5-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 623 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere | |
New 5003 Series Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel
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 | 74 hp
55.2 kW |
Air cleaner | paper and felt |
Compression | 17.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 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 | |
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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 16.9x28 rear tires. | |
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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 16.9x28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5403 Tires | |
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2WD Ag front | 7.5-16 |
4WD Ag front | 9.5-24 |
Ag rear | 16.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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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 |
John Deere 5403 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 4,725 lbs
2143 kg |
4WD Shipping | 5,122 lbs
2323 kg |
2WD Operating | 4,950 lbs
2245 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1892 | |
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Diesel 9-speed 2WD
March 26 - April 4, 2007
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1892 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 66.27 hp
49.4 kW |
Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 65.04 hp
48.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
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