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

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Utility tractor
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Montenegro, Brazil
John Deere 5603 Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 5603 Transmission
9-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
John Deere 5603 Power
Engine
75 hp 55.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
65 hp 48.5 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Capacity
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
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
Rear Type
II
Rear lift (at ends)
5886 lbs 2669 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3968 lbs 1799 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/540E
Engine RPM
540@2400
540E@1700
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
85.7 inches 217 cm
Weight
5269 lbs 2390 kg
Front tire
7.50-16
Rear tire
16.9-30 (2WD)
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Electrical
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.
5603  unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 5603 Tires
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
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