John Deere 5203S - Horsepower, Weight, Specs, Problems, Price & More
The John Deere 5203S tractor is powered by a John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel engine that provides 50hp / 37.3kW of horsepower and 127.6lb-ft / 173.0Nm of torque. It has a 4x2 2WD drive configuration and a collar shift gear transmission.
Engine
The engine is a John Deere diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled with a displacement of 179ci / 2.9L and a bore/stroke of 4.19x4.33inches / 106x 110mm. It has a direct injection fuel system and a dry air cleaner. The compression ratio is 17.8:1 and it is rated at 2400 RPM. The engine produces a power of 50hp / 37.3kW and a torque of 127.6lb-ft / 173.0Nm. The firing order is 1-2-3 and it has a 12-volt starter with a power of 3.4hp / 2.5kW.
Transmission
The transmission is an 8-speed collar shift gear with four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range. The engine produces a power of 50hp / 37.3kW and a PTO (claimed) of 46hp / 34.3kW.
Brakes
The brakes are mechanical wet disc. The tractor has a John Deere diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 179ci / 2.9L and a bore/stroke of 4.19x4.33inches / 106x 110mm. It has a direct injection fuel system and a dry air cleaner. The compression ratio is 17.8:1 and it is rated at 2400 RPM. The engine produces a power of 50hp / 37.3kW and a torque of 127.6lb-ft / 173.0Nm. The firing order is 1-2-3 and it has a 12-volt starter with a power of 3.4hp / 2.5kW.
Steering
The steering is power-assisted. The tractor has a John Deere 2.9L 3-cylinder diesel engine with a fuel tank capacity of 18gal / 68.1L. The operator station is open with ROPS optional.
Common Problems
Users have reported issues with the mechanical wet disc brakes and the 8-speed collar shift gear transmission. Some users have also complained about the lack of ROPS in the open operator station.
What Users Like
Users appreciate the 7.5x16/6.0x16 front and 14.9x28 rear agricultural tires on the John Deere 5203S model.
John Deere 5203S Technical Specifications
Power | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 50hp / 37.3kW |
| Pto (claimed) | 46hp / 34.3kW |
Engine Detail | |
| Description | John Deere diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179ci / 2.9L |
| Bore/stroke | 4.19x4.33inches / 106x 110mm |
| Power | 50hp / 37.3kW |
| Fuel System | direct injection |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Compression | 17.8:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2400 |
| Torque | 127.6lb-ft / 173.0Nm |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Power | 3.4hp / 2.5kW |
Engine | |
| Description | John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
| Fuel Tank | 18gal / 68.1L |
Transmission | |
| Type | collar shift gear |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | power |
| Brakes | mechanical wet disc |
| Cab | Open operator station. ROPS optional |
| Transmission | 8-speed collar shift gear |
Tires | |
| Ag Front | 7.5x16/6.0x16 |
| Ag Rear | 14.9x28 |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 80.7inches / 204cm |
| Length | 137.8inches / 350cm |
| Width | 72.1inches / 183cm |
| Weight | 4497lbs / 2039kg |
| Ground Clearance | 17.7inches / 44cm |
Dimensions And Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 80.7inches / 204cm |
| Weight | 4497lbs / 2039kg |
| Front Tire | 7.5x16 |
| Rear Tire | 14.9x28 |
Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
Tractor Hitch | |
| Rear Type | II |
| Rear Lift (at Ends) | 3638lbs / 1650kg |
Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging System | alternator |
| Charging Amps | 40 |
| Battery Volts | 12 |
| Battery Ah | 88 |
Power Take Off Pto | |
| Rear Pto | live |
| Rear Rpm | 540 (1.375) |
| Engine Rpm | 540@1762 |