John Deere 303 Specs ( 1963-1966 )
Overview
The John Deere 303 is a 2WD farm tractor produced in Saran, France, between 1963 and 1966. It is equipped with a 2.3L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 36.3 hp and features a 10-speed transmission providing 10 forward and 3 reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Configuration:
The liquid-cooled OE 138 diesel engine operates at 2000 rated RPM with a 21.5:1 compression ratio and a 12-volt electrical system.
Transmission and PTO Specifications:
Equipped with a 10-speed transmission featuring four gears in three ranges, the system includes a 1.375-inch rear PTO operating at 540 or 1000 RPM.
Chassis and Dimensional Data:
The unit features a 74.1-inch wheelbase with adjustable front and rear tread widths, manual steering, and a category II rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Built in Saran, France |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | Standard 2.3L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.31x4.00 inches (84 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 21.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.6 qts (10.0 L) |
| Description | Standard OE 138 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 137.9 ci (2.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
| Power | 36.3 hp (27.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, and III) plus reverse range. Fourth gear is the same speed on all the forward ranges. |
| Gears | 10 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 32.8 qts (31.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 16.4 gal (62.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 2.6 gal (9.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 2.6 gal (9.8 L) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1850 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 95 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 50 to 69.7 inches (127 to 177 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 14.2 inches (36 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 61.8 inches (156 cm) |
| Length | 132.7 inches (337 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48.8 to 76.8 inches (123 to 195 cm) |
| Weight | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.1 inches (188 cm) |
| Width | 60 inches*Minimum (152 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 10-28 |
| Weight | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.1 inches (188 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50-16 / 11-28 |
| Ag rear | 10-28 |
Speeds
| Description | With 10-28 rear tires. |
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