Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5603 vs John Deere 6120M

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5603

Utility

power
99 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 5603 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 6120M

Utility

power
98.2 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full 6120M specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5603 higher · +0.8 hp (<1%)
560399 hp
6120M98.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5603 is in the 82nd percentile; 6120M is in the 82nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
5603276 ci
6120M276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5603 is in the 81st percentile; 6120M is in the 82nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
56034
6120M4
Median Utility Tractor4

5603 is in the 50th percentile; 6120M is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6120M higher · +12 (+100%)
560312
6120M24
Median Utility Tractor12

5603 is in the 50th percentile; 6120M is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

5603 (A)6120M (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model56036120M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech 4045PowerTech PSS (Serial No. CD4045U029280)—
Power Output99hp98.2hp▲ 5603+0.8 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,100RPM▲ 5603+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci276ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
TypePower shuttleCommandQuad—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
Length152in177in▲ 6120M+25 in · +16%
WidthNot recorded100in—
Height78.7in113in▲ 6120M+34.3 in · +44%
Operating Weight7,145lb12,050lb▲ 6120M+4,905 lb · +69%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded31.2gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,900psi—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Power RatingNot recorded95hp—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/70R24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/70R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point—
Hitch CategoryII/I3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,375lb5,845lb▲ 6120M+2,470 lb · +73%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—
Control SystemNot recordedcooled EGR, DPF, and SCR—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
Coolant3gal5.8gal▲ 6120M+2.8 gal · +93%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5603John Deere 6120MDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 82nd percentile (99 hp)B · 82nd percentile (98.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 82nd percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 68th percentile (7,145 lb)B · 90th percentile (12,050 lb)
A · 5603B · 6120MMedian Utility Tractor
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