John Deere 5603
The John Deere 5603 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 75 hp 55.9 kW. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 5269 lbs 2390 kg.
Engine Power
75 hp
55.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
9 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
5269 lbs
2390 kg
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Overview
![]() | Utility tractor | Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Montenegro, Brazil | |
John Deere 5603 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 5603 Transmission | |
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9-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 5603 Power | |
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Engine | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 65 hp
48.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 10.6 gal
40.1 L |
Front hubs | 0.85 qts (Dana)
0.8 L |
0.8 qts (ZF)
0.8 L | |
Front diff. | 5.3 qts (Dana)
5.0 L |
4.2 qts (ZF)
4.0 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 10.6 gal
40.1 L |
Pressure | 2750 psi
189.6 bar |
Valves | 0 to 2 |
Total flow | 10.6 gpm
40.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.8 gpm
25.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at ends) | 5886 lbs
2669 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3968 lbs
1799 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
540E@1700 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.7 inches
217 cm |
Weight | 5269 lbs
2390 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-30 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 700 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 4045D |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
Compression | 17.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Torque | 195 lb-ft
264.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12.7 qts
12.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 11.4 qts
10.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry 280mm disc |
Oil capacity | 42.3 qts
40.0 L |
Three gears (1-3) in three ranges (A-C) plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, before shifting range or gear. | |
With 18.4-30 R1 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5603 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD) |
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD) | |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (2WD) |
Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD) | |
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD) | |
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (2WD) | |
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 13.6-38 (4WD) | |
Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 23.1-26 (4WD) | |
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD) | |
Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD) | |
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.7 inches
217 cm |
Length | 151.6 inches
385 cm |
Height | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
Shipping weight | 5269 lbs
2390 kg |
Max weight | 9921 lbs
4500 kg |
2WD Front tread | 56.7 to 78.7 inches
144 to 199 cm |
4WD Front tread | 45.7 to 77.4 inches
116 to 196 cm |
Rear tread | 55.1 to 70.9 inches
139 to 180 cm |
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