John Deere 5300

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

50 hp

Weight
5,008 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new
no record

Power

Power specifications
Engine55.9 hp gross
PTO50 hp claimed
PTO, tested50.7 hp
Drawbar43.4 hp tested
Listed power55 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the John Deere 5300
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl179 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
55.9 hp
Compression
17.8:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

Transmissions for the John Deere 5300
John Deere Collar Shiftunsynchronized gear9F / 3R
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronizedpartially synchronized9F / 3R
John Deere TSS Reverserpower shuttle12F / 12R
Transmission notes

John Deere Collar Shift: Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, with three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.

John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized: Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.

John Deere TSS Reverser: Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight5,008 lb operating; 4WD ROPS
Shipping4,550 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase80.7 in
Length123.6 in
Width70.7 in
Height88.9 in unspecified
Front axle clearance18.8 in
Rear tread, narrowest51.7 in
Rear tread, widest79.7 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank18 gal
Hydraulic system10 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow11.4 gpm
Total flow18.2 gpm
Steering flow6.8 gpm
Pressure2,750 psi
Remote valves1 to 3

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryII/I
Controlposition control with top-link draft sensing
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)3,374 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds540
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@2400

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD/4WD
SteeringPower steering
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
CabTwo-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning

Tires

Tires specifications
Front7.50-16
Rear14.9-28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Chargingalternator
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
FactoriesAugusta, Georgia, USA
Built byJohn Deere

Serial numbers

On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1992120000
1993230000
1994231671
1995430180
1996530001
1997630000

Literature

  • Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual John Deere*, 1997
  • Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1993
  • Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1997
  • Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1998
  • The spirit of value - three brand new tractors from 40 to 60 HP John Deere, 1991
  • 40- to 73-HP 5000 Series Tractors John Deere, 1995
  • Utility Tractors John Deere, 1995
  • *Publication contains known errors.

Attachments

  • front-end loader
  • backhoe