Diesel 9-speed 2WD March 15 - 30, 2006 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1872 file PTO performance
Max power
56.42hp / 42.1kW
Fuel use
3.6gal/hour / 13.6l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
55.98hp / 41.7kW
JOHN DEERE 5303 POWER
Engine
64hp / 47.7kW
PTO (claimed)
55hp / 41.0kW
PTO (tested)
56.42hp / 42.1kW
ENGINE DETAIL
Description
John Deere turbocharged diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement
179ci / 2.9L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33inches / 106x 110mm
Power
64hp / 47.7kW
Air cleaner
dry
Rated RPM
2400
Idle RPM
800-2650
Operating RPM
1400-2400
Firing order
1-2-3
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
10qts / 9.5L
Coolant change
2000 h
Intake valve clearance
0.014inches / 0.356mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018inches / 0.457mm
ENGINE OIL
Oil capacity
9qts / 8.5L
Oil change
100h
JOHN DEERE 5303 ENGINE
Description
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW
Description
9-speed/9-speed partially synchronized
TRANSMISSION 1
Transmission
SyncReverser
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40qts / 37.9L
Description
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
SPEEDS 1
Description
With 16.9x28 rear tires
TRANSMISSION 2
Transmission
SyncShuttle
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40qts / 37.9L
Description
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
SPEEDS 2
Description
With 16.9x28 rear tires
MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x2 2WD/4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering
power
Brakes
differential wet disc
Cab
Foldable two-post ROPS
Transmissions
9-speed 9-speed partially synchronized
CAPACITY
Fuel
19gal / 71.9L
Hydraulic system
10gal / 37.9L
Front axle
5.3qts / 5.0L
Front hubs
0.85qts / 0.8L (each)
HYDRAULICS
Type
open center
Capacity
10gal / 37.9L
Pressure
2800psi / 193.1bar
Valves
1 or 2
Pump flow
9.5gpm / 36.0lpm
Total flow
16.3gpm / 61.7lpm
Steering flow
6.8gpm / 25.7lpm
TRACTOR HITCH
Rear Type
II/I
Rear lift
3,591lbs / 1628kg
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear RPM
540
Engine RPM
540@2400
JOHN DEERE 5303 TIRES
2WD Ag front
7.5-16
4WD Ag front
9.5-24
Ag rear
16.9-28
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase
80.7inches / 204cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)
18inches / 45cm
Front tread
56.9 to 81.9inches / 144to 208cm
Rear tread
55.8 to 71.7inches / 141to 182cm
JOHN DEERE 5303 WEIGHT
2WD Shipping
4,725lbs / 2143kg
4WD Shipping
5,112lbs / 2318kg
2WD Operating
4,900lbs / 2222kg
DIMENSIONS & TIRES
Wheelbase
80.7inches / 204cm
Weight
4725 to 5112 pounds
Front tire
7.5-16
Rear tire
16.9-28
JOHN DEERE 512 LOADER
Height (to pin)
121inches / 307cm
Clearance, dumped bucket
84inches / 213cm
Dump reach
24inches / 60cm
Dump angle
43°
Clearance, level bucket
102.5inches / 260cm
Reach at ground
68inches / 172cm
Rollback angle
30°
Breakout force (at pin)
4451lbs / 2018kg
Breakout force (at 800mm)
2944lbs / 1335kg
Breakout force (bucket)
3109lbs / 1410kg
Lift to full height (at pin)
2200lbs / 997kg
Lift to full height (at 500mm)
1500lbs / 680kg
Lift to 1.5m (at pin)
3043lbs / 1380kg
Lift to 1.5m (at 500mm)
2161lbs / 980kg
Bucket width
73inches / 185cm
5303 SERIAL NUMBERS
Location
On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle
2003
U000001
2004
U001018
2005
U002908
2006
Uxxxxxx
2007
U006698
2008
U008775
ELECTRICAL
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
623
Battery volts
12
About John Deere Tractor
The 5303 model tractor belongs to the 5003 Series of tractors from John Deere. The 5303 is a Utility Tractors type, which is used most often in Agriculture Tractors. A engine powers the 5303 tractor. This arrangement more usage in the real world.