Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2730 vs John Deere 5403

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 2730

Utility

power
74 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 2730 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5403

Utility

power
74 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5403 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
273074 hp
540374 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2730 is in the 66th percentile; 5403 is in the 66th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2730 higher · +60 ci (+34%)
2730239 ci
5403179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2730 is in the 67th percentile; 5403 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 2730 higher · +1 (+33%)
27304
54033
Median Utility Tractor4

2730 is in the 50th percentile; 5403 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5403 higher · +1 (+13%)
27308
54039
Median Utility Tractor12

2730 is in the 23rd percentile; 5403 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

2730 (A)5403 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model27305403—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Power Output74hp74hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,400RPM▲ 2730+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders43▲ 2730+1 · +33%
Displacement239ci179ci▲ 2730+60 ci · +34%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
TypeManualPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
Length142inNot recorded—
Width88.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight9,700lb4,949lb▲ 2730+4,751 lb · +96%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
Front Tire Size6.50x16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4x30Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,591lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
Coolant3.2gal2.5gal▲ 2730+0.7 gal · +28%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2730John Deere 5403Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 66th percentile (74 hp)B · 66th percentile (74 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 67th percentile (239 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 85th percentile (9,700 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,949 lb)
A · 2730B · 5403Median Utility Tractor
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