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John Deere 3043D vs John Deere 5103S

John Deere 3043D Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 3043D

Utility

power
41.6 hp
displacement
95.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 3043D specs
John Deere 5103S Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 5103S

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5103S specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5103S higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
3043D41.6 hp
5103S42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3043D is in the 36th percentile; 5103S is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5103S higher · +83.2 ci (+87%)
3043D95.8 ci
5103S179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3043D is in the 22nd percentile; 5103S is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3043D3
5103S3
Median Utility Tractor4

3043D is in the 23rd percentile; 5103S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
3043D8
5103S8
Median Utility Tractor12

3043D is in the 23rd percentile; 5103S is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

3043D (A)5103S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model3043D5103S—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
ManufacturerYanmarJohn Deere—
Model3TNV86CT-KJPTNot recorded—
Power Output41.6hp42hp▲ 5103S+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,300RPM▲ 3043D+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement95.8ci179ci▲ 5103S+83.2 ci · +87%
Bore3.4in4.2in▲ 5103S+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke3.5in4.3in▲ 5103S+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
Type8-speed mechanical shuttleCollar Shift Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
Length111in131in▲ 5103S+20 in · +18%
Width57.3in65in▲ 5103S+7.7 in · +13%
Height59.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight2,840lb3,990lb▲ 5103S+1,150 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
Coolant1.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 3043DJohn Deere 5103SDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 36th percentile (41.6 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 22nd percentile (95.8 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 · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 21st percentile (2,840 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,990 lb)
A · 3043DB · 5103SMedian Utility Tractor
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