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 Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star
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Minneapolis-MolineModel B
Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star
Utility
- power
- 56 hp
- displacement
- 206 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
John DeereJohn Deere 5203
vs
Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline Jet Star
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied520356 hp
Jet Star56 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5203 is in the 51st percentile; Jet Star is in the 51st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Jet Star higher · +27 ci (+15%)5203179 ci
Jet Star206 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5203 is in the 48th percentile; Jet Star is in the 57th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ Jet Star higher · +1 (+33%)52033
Jet Star4
Median Utility Tractor4
5203 is in the 23rd percentile; Jet Star is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 5203 higher · +4 (+80%)52039
Jet Star5
Median Utility Tractor12
5203 is in the 35th percentile; Jet Star is in the 6th · 4,941 models
5203 (A)Jet Star (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Minneapolis-Moline | — |
| Model | 5203 | Jet Star | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Minneapolis-Moline | — |
| Model | 3039T | 3.4L 4-cyl | — |
| Power Output | 56hp | 56hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 1,750RPM | ▲ 5203+650 RPM · +37% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ Jet Star+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 179ci | 206ci | ▲ Jet Star+27 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.6in | ▲ 5203+0.6 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5in | ▲ Jet Star+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 125in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 70.3in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 77.5in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,044lb | 3,604lb | ▲ 5203+1,440 lb · +40% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,595lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Differential wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | 3.4gal | ▲ Jet Star+0.9 gal · +36% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | 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 · 57th percentile (206 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 6th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 48th percentile (5,044 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,604 lb)
A · 5203B · Jet StarMedian Utility Tractor