Quick answer:
The John Deere 5403 tractor has 74 hp engine horsepower and 64 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower74 hp
PTO horsepower64 hp
Drawbar horsepower64 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque140 lb-ft
Operating weight4,725 lb
John Deere 5403 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 74 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 64 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 64 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 140 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.9 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 4,725 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5403 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With PTO power at roughly 86.5% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 5403 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work. |
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| PTO note | Use the John Deere 5403’s 64 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 74 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 5403’s 64 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 74 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 4,725 lb and 74 hp, the John Deere 5403 works out to about 63.9 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 5403 come together as 2.9 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 2,400 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 5403 combines 140 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.







