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John DeereModel A
John Deere 5603
Utility
- power
- 99 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 5603 vs Massey Ferguson 596
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 596
Utility
- power
- 99 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
John DeereJohn Deere 5603
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 596
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied560399 hp
59699 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5603 is in the 82nd percentile; 596 is in the 82nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5603 higher · +7 ci (+3%)5603276 ci
596269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5603 is in the 81st percentile; 596 is in the 78th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied56034
5964
Median Utility Tractor4
5603 is in the 50th percentile; 596 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied560312
59612
Median Utility Tractor12
5603 is in the 50th percentile; 596 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
5603 (A)596 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5603 | 596 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | PowerTech 4045 | 1104C-44T | — |
| Power Output | 99hp | 99hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 5603+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 269ci | ▲ 5603+7 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.1in | ▲ 5603+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Partial sync | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152in | 143in | ▲ 5603+9 in · +6% |
| Width | Not recorded | 83.7in | — |
| Height | 78.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 7,145lb | 6,812lb | ▲ 5603+333 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Cat II | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,375lb | 4,199lb | ▲ 596+824 lb · +24% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5603 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 82nd percentile (99 hp)B · 82nd percentile (99 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 78th percentile (269 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 68th percentile (7,145 lb)B · 65th percentile (6,812 lb)
A · 5603B · 596Median Utility Tractor