John Deere 5303

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

55 hp

Weight
4,900 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 2007
$18,800

Power

Power specifications
Engine64 hp unspecified
PTO55 hp claimed
PTO, tested56.4 hp
Drawbarno record
Listed power64 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the John Deere 5303
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
64 hp
Aspiration
turbocharged diesel
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-2-3

Transmissions

Transmissions for the John Deere 5303
SyncReverser9F / 3R
SyncShuttlepartially synchronized9F / 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 specifications
Weight4,900 lb operating; 2WD
Shipping4,725 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase80.7 in
Lengthno record
Front axle clearance18 in
Front tread, narrowest56.9 in
Front tread, widest81.9 in
Rear tread, narrowest55.8 in
Rear tread, widest71.7 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank19 gal
Hydraulic system10 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow9.5 gpm
Total flow16.3 gpm
Steering flow6.8 gpm
Pressure2,800 psi
Remote valves1 or 2

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryII/I
Rear lift capacity3,591 lb

PTO

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

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD/4WD
SteeringPower steering
BrakesDifferential wet disc brakes
CabFoldable two-post ROPS

Tires

Tires specifications
Front7.5-16
Rear16.9-28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Cold cranking623 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output40 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$18,800 (2007)
FactoriesPune, Maharashtra, India
Built byJohn Deere

Serial numbers

On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
2003U000001
2004U001018
2005U002908
2006Uxxxxxx
2007U006698
2008U008775

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