The John Deere 5103S tractor has 42 hp engine horsepower and 38 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower42 hp
PTO horsepower38 hp
Drawbar horsepower40 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque102.5 lb-ft
Operating weight3,990 lb
John Deere 5103S Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
42 hp
PTO horsepower
38 hp
Drawbar horsepower
40 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine torque
102.5 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.9 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
John Deere 2.9L 3-cylinder
Operating weight
3,990 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
42 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
38 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
40 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,990 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 5103S Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
With PTO power at roughly 90.5% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 5103S keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work.
PTO note
With 38 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 5103S 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 5103S combines 40 hp drawbar horsepower with 3,990 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 5103S pairs 42 hp with 3,990 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 5103S uses engine model John Deere 2.9L 3-cylinder, 2.9 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 2,400 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 5103S combines 102.5 lb-ft of torque with a 2,400 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a typical tractor rated-speed range.
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.
