Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1530 vs John Deere 5103

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1530

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
164 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1530 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
John DeereJohn Deere 1530
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John DeereJohn Deere 5103

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
153050 hp
510350 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1530 is in the 45th percentile; 5103 is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5103 higher · +15 ci (+9%)
1530164 ci
5103179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1530 is in the 43rd percentile; 5103 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15303
51033
Median Utility Tractor4

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 5103 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5103 higher · +1 (+13%)
15308
51039
Median Utility Tractor12

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 5103 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

1530 (A)5103 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15305103—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recorded3029D—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,400RPM▲ 1530+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ci179ci▲ 5103+15 ci · +9%
Bore4in4.2in▲ 5103+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
TypeCollar shiftPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
Operating Weight4,800lb5,031lb▲ 5103+231 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.5-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded13.6-28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,595lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discDifferential wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
Coolant2.8gal2.5gal▲ 1530+0.3 gal · +12%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5103Difference
TypeOpenFoldable two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 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 · 46th percentile (4,800 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,031 lb)
A · 1530B · 5103Median Utility Tractor
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