Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5203 vs Schluter S600

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
Schluter S600 Tractor
SchluterModel B

Schluter S600

Utility

power
56 hp
displacement
264 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full S600 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5203
vs
SchluterSchluter S600

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
520356 hp
S60056 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5203 is in the 51st percentile; S600 is in the 51st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ S600 higher · +85 ci (+47%)
5203179 ci
S600264 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5203 is in the 48th percentile; S600 is in the 74th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ S600 higher · +1 (+33%)
52033
S6004
Median Utility Tractor4

5203 is in the 23rd percentile; S600 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5203 higher · +1 (+13%)
52039
S6008
Median Utility Tractor12

5203 is in the 35th percentile; S600 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5203 (A)S600 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSchluter—
Model5203S600—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereNot recorded—
Model3039TSD 105 W 4—
Power Output56hp56hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,800RPM▲ 5203+600 RPM · +33%
Cylinders34▲ S600+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci264ci▲ S600+85 ci · +47%
Bore4.2in4.1in▲ 5203+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.3in4.9in▲ S600+0.6 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
LengthNot recorded161in—
HeightNot recorded64.6in—
Operating Weight5,044lb6,174lb▲ S600+1,130 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerMechanical—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,595lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerMechanical—
Brake TypeDifferential wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5203Schluter S600Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 74th percentile (264 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 · 58th percentile (6,174 lb)
A · 5203B · S600Median Utility Tractor
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