Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5303 vs UTB/Universal 643

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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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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 643

Utility

power
64 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 643 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5303
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 643

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
530364 hp
64364 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5303 is in the 57th percentile; 643 is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 643 higher · +40 ci (+22%)
5303179 ci
643219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5303 is in the 48th percentile; 643 is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 643 higher · +1 (+33%)
53033
6434
Median Utility Tractor4

5303 is in the 23rd percentile; 643 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 643 higher · +3 (+33%)
53039
64312
Median Utility Tractor12

5303 is in the 35th percentile; 643 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5303 (A)643 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereUTB/Universal—
Model5303643—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereUTB—
Power Output64hp64hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 643+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci219ci▲ 643+40 ci · +22%
Bore4.2in4in▲ 5303+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchMultiple (constant mesh, creeper, shuttle)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
LengthNot recorded149in—
HeightNot recorded100in—
Operating Weight4,725lb6,192lb▲ 643+1,467 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
TypeIndependent540/1000—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
Hitch TypeThree-PointCategory II—
Hitch CategoryII/I3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,591lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
Drive Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
Coolant2.5gal3.7gal▲ 643+1.2 gal · +48%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5303UTB/Universal 643Difference
TypeFoldable two-post ROPSOpen—

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 · 60th percentile (219 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 · 58th percentile (6,192 lb)
A · 5303B · 643Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 5303Full spec pageUTB/Universal 643