Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5203 vs Kubota M5140

John Deere 5203 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 5203

Utility

power
56 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5203 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5140

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M5140 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5203
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5203 higher · +4 hp (+8%)
520356 hp
M514052 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5203 is in the 51st percentile; M5140 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5203 higher · +30 ci (+20%)
5203179 ci
M5140149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5203 is in the 48th percentile; M5140 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M5140 higher · +1 (+33%)
52033
M51404
Median Utility Tractor4

5203 is in the 23rd percentile; M5140 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5203 higher · +1 (+13%)
52039
M51408
Median Utility Tractor12

5203 is in the 35th percentile; M5140 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5203 (A)M5140 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model5203M5140—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model3039TV2403-DI-T—
Power Output56hp52hp▲ 5203+4 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ M5140+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders34▲ M5140+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci149ci▲ 5203+30 ci · +20%
Bore4.2in3.4in▲ 5203+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke4.3in4in▲ 5203+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchPower shuttle with wet disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
LengthNot recorded135in—
HeightNot recorded84.4in—
Operating Weight5,044lb4,233lb▲ 5203+811 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,595lb4,200lb▲ M5140+605 lb · +17%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeDifferential wet discMechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
Coolant2.5gal1.7gal▲ 5203+0.9 gal · +56%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5203Kubota M5140Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSUltra Grand Cab with heat and air-conditioning (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 51st percentile (56 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 37th percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 48th percentile (5,044 lb)B · 40th percentile (4,233 lb)
A · 5203B · M5140Median Utility Tractor
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