Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5050D vs John Deere 5203S

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5050D

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5050D 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 5050D
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5050D50 hp
5203S50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5050D is in the 45th percentile; 5203S is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
5050D179 ci
5203S179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5050D is in the 48th percentile; 5203S is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5050D3
5203S3
Median Utility Tractor4

5050D is in the 23rd percentile; 5203S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5050D8
5203S8
Median Utility Tractor12

5050D is in the 23rd percentile; 5203S is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5050D (A)5203S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model5050D5203S—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2.9L 3-cyl dieselNot recorded—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,400RPM▲ 5203S+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
TypeCollar shift gearCollar Shift GearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
Length133in138in▲ 5203S+5 in · +4%
Width71.1in72.1in▲ 5203S+1 in · +1%
Height87.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,034lb4,497lb▲ 5203S+463 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
Coolant2.3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5050DJohn Deere 5203SDifference
TypeOpenOpenSame

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 · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 37th percentile (4,034 lb)B · 43rd percentile (4,497 lb)
A · 5050DB · 5203SMedian Utility Tractor
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