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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
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Utility tractor
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Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India
Engine
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission
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9-speed
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9-speed partially synchronized
Power
Engine
50 hp | 37.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
38 hp | 28.3 kW
PTO (tested)
46.45 hp | 34.6 kW
Mechanical
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Two- or four-wheel drive
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Power steering
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Differential wet disc brakes
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Foldable two-post ROPS.
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 (each) | 0.8 L
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
Hitch
Rear Type
I/II
Rear lift
3591 lbs | 1628 kg
Pto
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Engine RPM
540@2400
Dimensions
Wheelbase
80.7 inches | 204 cm
Weight
4634 to 5031 pounds
Front tire
7.5-16
Rear tire
13.6-28
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
623
Battery volts
12
Engine
Engine detail
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John Deere 3029T
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turbocharged diesel
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3-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
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The John Deere 5203 was naturally-aspirated until engine serial number 106597. Engines from that point on were turbocharged.
Displacement
179 ci | 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches | 106 x 110 mm
Power
50 hp | 37.3 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 (Coolant)
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
Oil capacity
9 qts | 8.5 L
Oil change
100 h
Transmission
Transmission options
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9-speed
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9-speed partially synchronized
Transmission
Transmission
SyncReverser
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40 qts | 37.9 L
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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.
Transmission
SyncShuttle
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40 qts | 37.9 L
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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.