5203 by Deere

2003 - 2008

2003 - 2008 5003 SeriesUtility tractor

Series:

Series:5103 ← 5203 → 5303

2003 - 2008

2003 - 2008
5003 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:5103 → 5203

Production

Production
Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Pune, Maharashtra, India

John Deere 5103 Power

John Deere 5103 Power
Engine:50 hp
37.3 kW
PTO (claimed):38 hp
28.3 kW
PTO (tested):46.45 hp
34.6 kW
power test details ...

John Deere 5103 Engine

John Deere 5103 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:power
Brakes:differential wet disc
Cab:Foldable two-post ROPS.
Transmissions:9-speed
 9-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
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
0.8 L (each)

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:open center
Capacity:10 gal
37.9 L
Pressure:2800 psi
193.1 bar
Valves:1 to 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

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:I/II
Rear lift:3591 lbs
1628 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540
Engine RPM:540@2400

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:80.7 inches
204 cm
Weight:4634 to 5031 pounds
Front tire:7.5-16
Rear tire:13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

John Deere 5103 attachments

John Deere 5103 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

5103 Serial Numbers

5103 Serial Numbers
Location:On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.
2003:P5103U000001
2004:P5103U001282
2005:P5103U003847
2006:P5103U011780
2007:P5103U0?????
2008:P5103U015563

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:40
Battery CCA:623
Battery volts:12

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Pune, Maharashtra, India

John Deere 5203 Power

John Deere 5203 Power Engine:56 hp
41.8 kW
PTO (claimed):47 hp
35.0 kW
PTO (tested):48.77 hp
36.4 kW
power test details ...

2003 - 2008

2003 - 2008
5003 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:5103 ← 5203 → 5303

Nebraska Tractor Test 1871

Nebraska Tractor Test 1871

Nebraska Tractor Test 1871

Nebraska Tractor Test 1871
Turbo-diesel 9-speed 2WD
March 10 - 30, 2006
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1871 file
PTO performance
Max power:48.77 hp
36.4 kW
Fuel use:3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:48.36 hp
36.1 kW
Fuel use:3.3 gal/hour
12.5 l/hour

John Deere 5203 Engine

John Deere 5203 Engine John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel Engine details ...

2003 - 2008

2003 - 2008
5003 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:5103 ← 5203 → 5303

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere 3039T
turbocharged diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The John Deere 5203 was naturally-aspirated until engine serial number 106478. Engines from that point on were turbocharged.
Displacement:179 ci
2.9 L
Bore/Stroke:4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm
Power:56 hp
41.8 kW
Air cleaner:dry
Compression:17.8:1
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

Engine Oil

Engine Oil
Oil capacity:9 qts
8.5 L
Oil change:100 h

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:power
Brakes:differential wet disc
Cab:Foldable two-post ROPS.
Transmissions:9-speed
 9-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

2003 - 2008

2003 - 2008
5003 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:5103 ← 5203 → 5303

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
9-speed
9-speed partially synchronized

Transmission

Transmission
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.

Speeds

Speeds
With 14.9x28 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
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.

Speeds

Speeds
With 14.9x28 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity 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
0.8 L *Each

Hydraulics

Hydraulics 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

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift:3,591 lbs
1628 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540
Engine RPM:540@2400

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:80.7 inches
204 cm
Weight:4647 to 5044 pounds
Front tire:7.5-16
Rear tire:14.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

2003 - 2008

2003 - 2008
5003 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:5103 ← 5203 → 5303

John Deere 5203 Tires

John Deere 5203 Tires
2WD Ag front:7.5-16
4WD Ag front:9.5-24
Ag rear:14.9-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:80.7 inches
204 cm
2WD Shipping weight:4647 lbs
2107 kg
4WD Shipping weight:5044 lbs
2287 kg
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 5203 attachments

John Deere 5203 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

2003 - 2008

2003 - 2008
5003 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:5103 ← 5203 → 5303

John Deere 512 Loader

John Deere 512 Loader
Height (to pin):121 inches
307 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:84 inches
213 cm
Dump reach:24 inches
60 cm
Dump angle:43°

Clearance, level bucket:102.5 inches
260 cm
Reach at ground:68 inches
172 cm
Rollback angle:30°

Breakout force (at pin):4451 lbs
2018 kg
Breakout force (at 800mm):2944 lbs
1335 kg
Breakout force (bucket):3109 lbs
1410 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):2200 lbs
997 kg
Lift to full height (at 500mm):1500 lbs
680 kg
Lift to 1.5m (at pin):3043 lbs
1380 kg
Lift to 1.5m (at 500mm):2161 lbs
980 kg
Bucket width:73 inches
185 cm

5203 Serial Numbers

5203 Serial Numbers Location:On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.
2003:P5203U000001
2004:P5203U001032
2005:P5203U002623
2006:P5203U00????
2007:P5203U00????
2008:P5203U00673

how to read serial numbers...

External Links

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

Electrical

Electrical Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:40
Battery CCA:623
Battery volts:12

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