Head to head · Utility

Ford 4600 vs John Deere 5103

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FordModel A

Ford 4600

Utility

power
52.4 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 4600 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5103

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5103 specs
FordFord 4600
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5103

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4600 higher · +2.4 hp (+5%)
460052.4 hp
510350 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4600 is in the 48th percentile; 5103 is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4600 higher · +22 ci (+12%)
4600201 ci
5103179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4600 is in the 54th percentile; 5103 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
46003
51033
Median Utility Tractor4

4600 is in the 23rd percentile; 5103 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5103 higher · +1 (+13%)
46008
51039
Median Utility Tractor12

4600 is in the 23rd percentile; 5103 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

4600 (A)5103 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
Model46005103—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
ModelNot recorded3029D—
Power Output52.4hp50hp▲ 4600+2.4 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ 5103+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement201ci179ci▲ 4600+22 ci · +12%
Bore4.4in4.2in▲ 4600+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.4in4.3in▲ 4600+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
Length137inNot recorded—
Width67.3inNot recorded—
Height57.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,880lb5,031lb▲ 4600+849 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.5-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded13.6-28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 1II/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,087lb3,595lb▲ 5103+508 lb · +16%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc operated by two foot pedals which can be locked togetherDifferential wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
Coolant2.8gal2.5gal▲ 4600+0.3 gal · +12%

Operator Station

SpecFord 4600John Deere 5103Difference
TypeOpenFoldable two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 48th percentile (52.4 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 54th percentile (201 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 55th percentile (5,880 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,031 lb)
A · 4600B · 5103Median Utility Tractor
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