John Deere 5603

Built: 2007 · Series: 5003er-Baureihe

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The 5003er series from John Deere includes the 5603. Production: 2007. The engine delivers 99 hp (72.9 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,517 cm³. Torque is 343 Nm. Rated speed is 2,400 rpm. The machine is 3,740 mm long, 1,880 mm wide and 2,510 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,320 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,177 mm. Top speed is 40 km/h. The tank holds 68.1 litres. Transmission: 12V/12R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 12.4-24 AS, rear 18.4-30 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 106.5 mm. The stroke is 127 mm. The compression ratio is 17:1. Maximum torque is reached at 1,407 rpm. Construction: frame construction. The gearbox offers 12 forward gears. There are also 12 reverse gears. The linkage is category II. The PTO runs at 540/540E rpm. The 5003er-Baureihe series covers 5 models. Rated output within it ranges from 45 to 99 hp; the 5603 sits at the top of that range with 99 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 5403 (A) below it with 74 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 2,110 to 3,320 kg; here the 5603 sits at the top of that range with 3,320 kg. 2622 John Deere models across 140 series are on record.

John Deere 5103 A to 5603 – the simple utility range for export markets: A as the cab version, the rising final digit as the power class, Deere three- and four-cylinders of 2.9 to 4.5 litres, 33 to 73 kW

The 5003 series is one of John Deere's more simply equipped ranges, built mainly for markets outside North America and Western Europe, with rugged mechanics and without the comfort electronics of the contemporary European models. The type logic orders the power class in ascending order through the last two digits – the 5103 as the smallest, the 5603 as the strongest model – with A marking the version with an enclosed cab as against the open platform. The engines are Deere's own three- and four-cylinder diesels, the same engine family that also works in the North American and European utility ranges of the period, here tuned more simply.

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The register lists 5 versions with engines of 2,900 to 4,517 cm³, 3 to 4 cylinders, outputs of 33.1 to 72.9 kW, torque of 175 to 343 Nm and operating weights of 2,110 to 3,320 kg at a constant 2,400 rpm.

As a general-purpose tractor for mixed farms – arable work, transport, front-loader duties – the 5003 series is widespread in Latin America, Africa and parts of Asia, where simplicity and repairability matter more than comfort.

On used tractors, the condition of clutch and mechanical gearbox, leak-free hydraulics and front-loader mounting, rust on the wings and, on the A cab, seals and glass count; parts supply runs through Deere's international dealer network.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: John Deere 5003er-Baureihe, John Deere (manufacturer)

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	99 hp (72.9 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,400 rpmcorrect
Torque	343 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque	1,407 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	4correct
Displacement	4,517 cm³correct
Bore	106.5 mmcorrect
Stroke	127 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	17correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	3,740 mmcorrect
Width	1,880 mmcorrect
Height	2,510 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,177 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	3,320 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	12V/12Rcorrect
Forward gears	12correct
Reverse gears	12correct
Front tyres	12.4-24 AScorrect
Rear tyres	18.4-30 AScorrect
Top speed	40 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity	68.1 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	frame constructioncorrect

Other data

Linkage category	Cat IIcorrect
PTO speed	540/540E rpmcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 22 kW/t (73 kW / 3.3 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 65% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the John Deere 5603 have?

The John Deere 5603 delivers 99 hp.

How much does the John Deere 5603 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,320 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 5603 have?

4 cylinders, 4,517 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the John Deere 5603 go?

Top speed is 40 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the John Deere 5603?

3,740 mm × 1,880 mm × 2,510 mm.

When was the John Deere 5603 built?

Production years: 2007.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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