Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5603 vs Massey Ferguson 4245

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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
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 5603
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4245

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5603 higher · +25.9 hp (+35%)
560399 hp
424573.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5603 is in the 82nd percentile; 4245 is in the 66th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5603 higher · +33 ci (+14%)
5603276 ci
4245243 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5603 is in the 81st percentile; 4245 is in the 67th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
56034
42454
Median Utility Tractor4

5603 is in the 50th percentile; 4245 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 4245 higher · +1,080 lb (+15%)
56037,145 lb
42458,225 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

5603 is in the 68th percentile; 4245 is in the 77th · 5,107 models

5603 (A)4245 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model56034245—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelPowerTech 4045Perkins Diesel, Serial No. U818783C—
Power Output99hp73.1hp▲ 5603+25.9 hp · +35%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 5603+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci243ci▲ 5603+33 ci · +14%
Bore4.2in3.9in▲ 5603+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
TypePower shuttle12-speed—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Length152in159in▲ 4245+7 in · +5%
WidthNot recorded81.1in—
Height78.7in103in▲ 4245+24.3 in · +31%
Operating Weight7,145lb8,225lb▲ 4245+1,080 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,375lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Coolant3gal4.6gal▲ 4245+1.6 gal · +53%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5603Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 82nd percentile (99 hp)B · 66th percentile (73.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 67th percentile (243 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 68th percentile (7,145 lb)B · 77th percentile (8,225 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 67th percentile (152 in)B · 76th percentile (159 in)
A · 5603B · 4245Median Utility Tractor
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