John Deere 5203
Production ended · 2WD or 4WD
PTO power · claimed
47 hp
- Weight
- 4,647 lb
- Engines
- 1 Diesel
- Built
- no record
- Price new
- no record
Power
| Engine | 56 hp unspecified |
|---|---|
| PTO | 47 hp claimed |
| PTO, tested | 48.8 hp |
| Drawbar | no record |
| Listed power | 56 hp engine basis |
Engines
| John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl | 179 ci |
|---|
Engine details
- John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 4.19 in × 4.33 in
- Rated speed
- 2,400 rpm
- Rated power
- 56 hp
- Compression
- 17.8:1
- Aspiration
- turbocharged diesel
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Firing order
- 1-2-3
- Notes
- The John Deere 5203 was naturally-aspirated until engine serial number 106478. Engines from that point on were turbocharged.
Transmissions
| SyncReverser | 9F / 3R |
|---|---|
| SyncShuttlepartially synchronized | 9F / 3R |
Transmission notes
SyncReverser: 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.
SyncShuttle: 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.
Weight
| Weight | 4,647 lb shipping |
|---|---|
| Shipping | 4,647 lb |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 80.7 in |
|---|---|
| Length | no record |
| Front axle clearance | 18 in |
| Front tread, narrowest | 56.9 in |
| Front tread, widest | 81.9 in |
| Rear tread, narrowest | 55.8 in |
| Rear tread, widest | 71.7 in |
Capacities
| Fuel tank | 19 gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 10 gal |
Hydraulics
| System | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm |
| Total flow | 16.3 gpm |
| Steering flow | 6.8 gpm |
| Pressure | 2,800 psi |
| Remote valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear hitch category | II/I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift capacity | 3,591 lb |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 |
| Engine rpm at PTO speed | 540@2400 |
Chassis
| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | Differential wet disc brakes |
| Cab | Foldable two-post ROPS |
Tires
| Front | 7.5-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear | 14.9-28 |
Electrical
| System voltage | 12 V |
|---|---|
| Cold cranking | 623 CCA |
| Charging | alternator |
| Charging output | 40 A |
| Ground | negative |
Production
| Factories | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
|---|---|
| Built by | John Deere |
Serial numbers
On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.
| Year | First serial |
|---|---|
| 2003 | P5203U000001 |
| 2004 | P5203U001032 |
| 2005 | P5203U002623 |
| 2006 | P5203U00???? |
| 2007 | P5203U00???? |
| 2008 | P5203U00673 |
Literature
- Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 2007
- 5000 Series Value Selling Guide John Deere, 2005
- New 5003 Series Tractors John Deere, 2008
- Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchase Guide John Deere, 2005
Attachments
- front-end loader