John DeereModel A
John Deere 5103S
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 5103S vs LS MT342
John DeereJohn Deere 5103S
vs
LSLS MT342
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied5103S42 hp
MT34242 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5103S is in the 36th percentile; MT342 is in the 36th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5103S higher · +64 ci (+56%)5103S179 ci
MT342115 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5103S is in the 48th percentile; MT342 is in the 28th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5103S3
MT3423
Median Utility Tractor4
5103S is in the 23rd percentile; MT342 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ MT342 higher · +8 (+100%)5103S8
MT34216
Median Utility Tractor12
5103S is in the 23rd percentile; MT342 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
5103S (A)MT342 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | LS | — |
| Model | 5103S | MT342 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | LS | — |
| Model | Not recorded | L3C19-T10 | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 42hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ MT342+300 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 115ci | ▲ 5103S+64 ci · +56% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.5in | ▲ 5103S+0.7 in · +20% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.1in | ▲ 5103S+0.2 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar Shift Gear | Synchro shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 131in | 133in | ▲ MT342+2 in · +2% |
| Width | 65in | 62.5in | ▲ 5103S+2.5 in · +4% |
| Height | Not recorded | 95in | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,990lb | 3,869lb | ▲ 5103S+121 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 9.5x16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 13.6x24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | MFWD / 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5103S | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 36th percentile (42 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 28th percentile (115 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 36th percentile (3,990 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,869 lb)
A · 5103SB · MT342Median Utility Tractor