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John Deere 5003 series

5 models in this series

The 5003 series from John Deere comprises 5 models. Rated output ranges from 45 to 99 hp.

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)

Models compared

5 of 5 models.

	5103 (A)2003–2008	5203 (A)2003–2008	5303 (A)2003–2008	5403 (A)2007–2008	56032007
Power	33.1 kW	41.2 kW	47.1 kW	54.5 kW	72.9 kW
Rated speed	2,400 rpm	2,400 rpm	2,400 rpm	2,400 rpm	2,400 rpm
Cylinders	3	3	3	3	4
Displacement	2,900 cm³	2,900 cm³	2,900 cm³	2,900 cm³	4,517 cm³
Torque	175 Nm	188 Nm	–	–	343 Nm
Top speed	30 km/h	30 km/h	30 km/h	30 km/h	40 km/h
Wheelbase	2,060 mm	2,065 mm	2,040 mm	2,040 mm	2,177 mm
Length	3,490 mm	3,500 mm	3,515 mm	3,515 mm	3,740 mm
Width	1,670 mm	1,695 mm	1,865 mm	1,865 mm	1,880 mm
Height	2,380 mm	2,422 mm	2,440 mm	2,440 mm	2,510 mm
Unladen weight	2,110 kg	2,140 kg	2,220 kg	2,143 kg	3,320 kg

John Deere 5003 series

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

Models compared

Models

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5103 (A)

5203 (A)

5303 (A)

5403 (A)

5603