Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5303 vs Massey Ferguson 563

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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 563

Utility

power
64 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 563 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5303
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 563

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
530364 hp
56364 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5303 is in the 57th percentile; 563 is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 563 higher · +22 ci (+12%)
5303179 ci
563201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5303 is in the 48th percentile; 563 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
53033
5633
Median Utility Tractor4

5303 is in the 23rd percentile; 563 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5303 higher · +1 (+13%)
53039
5638
Median Utility Tractor12

5303 is in the 35th percentile; 563 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5303 (A)563 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model5303563—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelNot recorded1103C-33T—
Power Output64hp64hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 5303+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci201ci▲ 563+22 ci · +12%
Bore4.2in4.1in▲ 5303+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 563+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
LengthNot recorded127in—
WidthNot recorded66.9in—
HeightNot recorded92.5in—
Operating Weight4,725lb4,962lb▲ 563+237 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
Hitch TypeThree-PointCat I & II—
Hitch CategoryII/II/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,591lb2,711lb▲ 5303+880 lb · +32%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
Coolant2.5gal2.7gal▲ 563+0.1 gal · +4%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5303Massey Ferguson 563Difference
TypeFoldable two-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 45th percentile (4,725 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,962 lb)
A · 5303B · 563Median Utility Tractor
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