The John Deere 5203 tractor has 56 hp engine horsepower and 47 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower56 hp
PTO horsepower47 hp
Drawbar horsepower47 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque150 lb-ft
Operating weight5,044 lb
John Deere 5203 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
56 hp
PTO horsepower
47 hp
Drawbar horsepower
47 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine torque
150 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.9 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
a 2.9L 3-cylinder turbocharged
Operating weight
5,044 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
56 hp
Average
113.7 hp
Low
20 hp
High
310 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
47 hp
Average
101.7 hp
Low
17 hp
High
280 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
47 hp
Average
98.4 hp
Low
17 hp
High
250 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
5,044 lb
Average
10,042.2 lb
Low
317.2 lb
High
27,180 lb
John Deere 5203 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
With PTO power at roughly 83.9% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 5203 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work.
PTO note
With 47 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 5203 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
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 5203’s 47 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 5203’s weight-to-power figure is about 90.1 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 5203’s 2.9 L engine makes 56 hp, or about 19.3 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 5203 are 150 lb-ft and 2,400 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
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.
