Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5403 vs Massey Ferguson 4245

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5403

Utility

power
74 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5403 specs
Massey Ferguson 4245 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4245

Utility

power
73.1 hp
displacement
243 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 4245 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5403
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4245

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5403 higher · +0.9 hp (+1%)
540374 hp
424573.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5403 is in the 66th percentile; 4245 is in the 66th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4245 higher · +64 ci (+36%)
5403179 ci
4245243 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5403 is in the 48th percentile; 4245 is in the 67th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4245 higher · +1 (+33%)
54033
42454
Median Utility Tractor4

5403 is in the 23rd percentile; 4245 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 4245 higher · +3,276 lb (+66%)
54034,949 lb
42458,225 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

5403 is in the 47th percentile; 4245 is in the 77th · 5,107 models

5403 (A)4245 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model54034245—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelNot recordedPerkins Diesel, Serial No. U818783C—
Power Output74hp73.1hp▲ 5403+0.9 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 5403+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders34▲ 4245+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci243ci▲ 4245+64 ci · +36%
Bore4.2in3.9in▲ 5403+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 4245+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
TypePartially synchronized12-speed—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
LengthNot recorded159in—
WidthNot recorded81.1in—
HeightNot recorded103in—
Operating Weight4,949lb8,225lb▲ 4245+3,276 lb · +66%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory II—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,591lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Coolant2.5gal4.6gal▲ 4245+2.1 gal · +84%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 66th percentile (74 hp)B · 66th percentile (73.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 67th percentile (243 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,949 lb)B · 77th percentile (8,225 lb)
A · 5403B · 4245Median Utility Tractor
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