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John DeereModel A
John Deere 5303
Utility
- power
- 64 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 5303 vs Massey Ferguson 420
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 420
Utility
- power
- 64 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 5303
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 420
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied530364 hp
42064 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5303 is in the 57th percentile; 420 is in the 57th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 420 higher · +22 ci (+12%)5303179 ci
420201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5303 is in the 48th percentile; 420 is in the 55th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied53033
4203
Median Utility Tractor4
5303 is in the 23rd percentile; 420 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 5303 higher · +1 (+13%)53039
4208
Median Utility Tractor12
5303 is in the 35th percentile; 420 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
5303 (A)420 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5303 | 420 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 1103C 33T | — |
| Power Output | 64hp | 64hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 5303+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 201ci | ▲ 420+22 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.1in | ▲ 5303+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5in | ▲ 420+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch | Synchro shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 138in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 93.7in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,725lb | 5,016lb | ▲ 420+291 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,591lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4x2 2WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5303 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Foldable two-post ROPS | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 57th percentile (64 hp)B · 57th percentile (64 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 45th percentile (4,725 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,016 lb)
A · 5303B · 420Median Utility Tractor