Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5403 vs Massey Ferguson 4608

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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
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4608

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4608 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5403
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4608

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4608 higher · +6 hp (+8%)
540374 hp
460880 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5403 is in the 66th percentile; 4608 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4608 higher · +22 ci (+12%)
5403179 ci
4608201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5403 is in the 48th percentile; 4608 is in the 54th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
54033
46083
Median Utility Tractor4

5403 is in the 23rd percentile; 4608 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4608 higher · +3 (+33%)
54039
460812
Median Utility Tractor12

5403 is in the 35th percentile; 4608 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5403 (A)4608 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model54034608—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereAGCO Power—
ModelNot recorded33 AWIC—
Power Output74hp80hp▲ 4608+6 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 5403+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci201ci▲ 4608+22 ci · +12%
Bore4.2in4.3in▲ 4608+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.3in4.7in▲ 4608+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
TypePartially synchronizedPower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
LengthNot recorded150in—
WidthNot recorded78.7in—
HeightNot recorded100in—
Operating Weight4,949lb6,063lb▲ 4608+1,114 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen center tandem pump—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electronic clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,591lb3,420lb▲ 5403+171 lb · +5%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5403Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 66th percentile (74 hp)B · 71st percentile (80 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,949 lb)B · 57th percentile (6,063 lb)
A · 5403B · 4608Median Utility Tractor
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