Quick answer:
The John Deere 5303 tractor has 64 hp engine horsepower and 55 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower64 hp
PTO horsepower55 hp
Drawbar horsepower55 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Operating weight4,725 lb
John Deere 5303 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 64 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 55 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 55 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,400 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.9 L |
| Engine model | a 5303-3029D Naturally Aspirated Engine. This |
| Operating weight | 4,725 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5303 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere 5303 is small: 64 hp engine horsepower versus 55 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | With 55 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 5303 is best matched to larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements; implement width and soil/load conditions still matter more than the horsepower number by itself. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 5303’s 55 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 64 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 5303 pairs 64 hp with 4,725 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 5303’s engine setup is engine model a 5303-3029D Naturally Aspirated Engine. This, 2.9 L displacement, rated at 2,400 rpm, matching its utility tractor horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 5303’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 2,400 rpm. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







