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 Volvo 2204
John DeereJohn Deere 5203
vs
VolvoVolvo 2204
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied520356 hp
220456 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5203 is in the 51st percentile; 2204 is in the 51st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 2204 higher · +57 ci (+32%)5203179 ci
2204236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5203 is in the 48th percentile; 2204 is in the 64th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 2204 higher · +1 (+33%)52033
22044
Median Utility Tractor4
5203 is in the 23rd percentile; 2204 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 5203 higher · +1 (+13%)52039
22048
Median Utility Tractor12
5203 is in the 35th percentile; 2204 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
5203 (A)2204 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Volvo | — |
| Model | 5203 | 2204 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Volvo | — |
| Model | 3039T | D39T | — |
| Power Output | 56hp | 56hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 5203+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 2204+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 179ci | 236ci | ▲ 2204+57 ci · +32% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.9in | ▲ 5203+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5in | ▲ 2204+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 146in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 100in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,044lb | 7,497lb | ▲ 2204+2,453 lb · +49% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,595lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | Volvo 2204 | 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 · 64th percentile (236 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 48th percentile (5,044 lb)B · 71st percentile (7,497 lb)
A · 5203B · 2204Median Utility Tractor