John Deere 5603 Specs
Overview
The John Deere 5603 is a utility tractor manufactured in Brazil, featuring a 4.5L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 75 hp with a standard cab. It is equipped with a 9-speed unsynchronized gear transmission or PowrReverser system and was tested by Nebraska Tractor Test 1905, where it achieved a maximum PTO power of 83.78 hp.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The John Deere 4045D engine is rated at 2400 RPM and demonstrated a fuel consumption rate of 5.7 gallons per hour during maximum power testing at 83.78 hp.
Mechanical Configuration and Capacity:
This model features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 10.6 gpm and a rear lift capacity of 5,886 lbs at the hitch ends.
Transmission and Drive System:
The unit utilizes a 9-speed unsynchronized gear transmission requiring a full stop and clutch engagement to shift ranges, supported by either a 2WD or 4WD drive type.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Montenegro, Brazil |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | paper and felt elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.6:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11.4 qts (10.8 L) |
| Coolant change | 2100 h |
| Description | John Deere 4045D / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 276 ci (4.5 L) |
| Emissions | Tier II |
| Idle RPM | 825-2625 |
| Oil capacity | 12.7 qts (12.0 L) |
| Power | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 99 hp (73.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft (264.4 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Oil change | 300 h |
| Engine (gross) | 99 hp (73.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 83.78 hp (62.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry 280mm disc |
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| Description | Three gears (1-3) in three ranges (A-C) plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, before shifting range or gear. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 42.3 qts (40.0 L) |
| Transmission | PowrReverser |
| Transmission type | 9-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
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| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Front diff. | 5.3 qts (Dana) (5.0 L) |
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| Front hubs | 0.85 qts (Dana) (0.8 L) |
| Fuel | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 2750 psi (189.6 bar) |
| Pump flow | 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 6.8 gpm (25.7 lpm) |
| Total flow | 10.6 gpm (40.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3968 lbs (1799 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 5886 lbs (2669 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 700 |
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| Battery Group | 31 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 56.7 to 78.7 inches (144 to 199 cm) |
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| 4WD Front tread | 45.7 to 77.4 inches (116 to 196 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15.8 inches (40 cm) |
| Height | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Length | 151.6 inches (385 cm) |
| Max weight | 9921 lbs (4500 kg) |
| Rear tread | 55.1 to 70.9 inches (139 to 180 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 5269 lbs (2390 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85.7 inches (217 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 (2WD) |
| Weight | 5269 lbs (2390 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85.7 inches (217 cm) |
| Ag front | 12.4-24 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (2WD) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD) |
5603 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial plate on the front-left tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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John Deere 5603 Weight
| Max Drawbar | 1,675 lbs (extended) (759 kg) |
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| Operating | 7,145 lbs (3240 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1905
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDSeptember 6 - 11, 2007Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1905 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour (21.6 l/hour) / 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 83.78 hp (62.5 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 82.81 hp (61.8 kW) |
References
| Description | New 5003 Series Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-30 R1 rear tires. |
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