Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5045E (2015-) vs John Deere 5203S

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5045E (2015-)

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5045E (2015-) specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5203S

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5203S specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5045E (2015-)50 hp
5203S50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5045E (2015-) is in the 45th percentile; 5203S is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
5045E (2015-)179 ci
5203S179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5045E (2015-) is in the 48th percentile; 5203S is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5045E (2015-)3
5203S3
Median Utility Tractor4

5045E (2015-) is in the 23rd percentile; 5203S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5045E (2015-) higher · +1 (+13%)
5045E (2015-)9
5203S8
Median Utility Tractor12

5045E (2015-) is in the 35th percentile; 5203S is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5045E (2015-) (A)5203S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model5045E (2015-)5203S—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech 3029TNot recorded—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchCollar Shift Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
Length138in138inSame
Width57.1in72.1in▲ 5203S+15 in · +26%
Height96.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,410lb4,497lb▲ 5203S+87 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
TypeIndependent with mechanical clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch Capacity3,970lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)John Deere 5203SDifference
TypeFolding 2-post ROPSOpen—

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 · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 42nd percentile (4,410 lb)B · 43rd percentile (4,497 lb)
A · 5045E (2015-)B · 5203SMedian Utility Tractor
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