John DeereModel A
John Deere 5203
Utility
- power
- 56 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 5203 vs Massey Ferguson 254S
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 254S
Utility
- power
- 56 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
John DeereJohn Deere 5203
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 254S
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied520356 hp
254S56 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5203 is in the 51st percentile; 254S is in the 51st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5203 higher · +26 ci (+17%)5203179 ci
254S153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5203 is in the 48th percentile; 254S is in the 40th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied52033
254S3
Median Utility Tractor4
5203 is in the 23rd percentile; 254S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 254S higher · +3 (+33%)52039
254S12
Median Utility Tractor12
5203 is in the 35th percentile; 254S is in the 50th · 4,941 models
5203 (A)254S (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5203 | 254S | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | 3039T | AD3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 56hp | 56hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 5203+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 153ci | ▲ 5203+26 ci · +17% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.6in | ▲ 5203+0.6 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5in | ▲ 254S+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 144in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 94.5in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,044lb | 4,674lb | ▲ 5203+370 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,595lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Massey Ferguson 254S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post foldable ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 51st percentile (56 hp)B · 51st percentile (56 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 48th percentile (5,044 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,674 lb)
A · 5203B · 254SMedian Utility Tractor