Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5303 vs Massey Ferguson 1560

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5303

Utility

power
64 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5303 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1560

Utility

power
59.1 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1560 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5303
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1560

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5303 higher · +4.9 hp (+8%)
530364 hp
156059.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5303 is in the 57th percentile; 1560 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1560 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
5303179 ci
1560180 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5303 is in the 48th percentile; 1560 is in the 49th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1560 higher · +1 (+33%)
53033
15604
Median Utility Tractor4

5303 is in the 23rd percentile; 1560 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1560 higher · +3 (+33%)
53039
156012
Median Utility Tractor12

5303 is in the 35th percentile; 1560 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5303 (A)1560 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model53031560—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereIseki—
ModelNot recordedE4DE—
Power Output64hp59.1hp▲ 5303+4.9 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ 1560+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders34▲ 1560+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci180ci▲ 1560+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.2in3.8in▲ 5303+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4.3in3.9in▲ 5303+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchPowerShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
LengthNot recorded135in—
WidthNot recorded69.7in—
HeightNot recorded91.7in—
Operating Weight4,725lb4,078lb▲ 5303+647 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Hitch TypeThree-PointCategory I/II—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,591lb3,748lb▲ 1560+157 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4x2 2WDMFWD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Coolant2.5gal2gal▲ 5303+0.5 gal · +25%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypeFoldable two-post ROPSROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 57th percentile (64 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 49th percentile (180 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 45th percentile (4,725 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)
A · 5303B · 1560Median Utility Tractor
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