John Deere

John Deere 5603

The John Deere 5603 is a utility farm tractor built in Montenegro and Brazil. It features a John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 75 hp (55.9 kW) with a 9-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, power steering, and wet disc brakes. It has a rear PTO with independent 540/540E speeds and a rear hitch type II with a lift capacity of up to 5886 lbs (2669 kg). The 5603 has a wheelbase of 85.7 inches (217 cm), weighs 5269 lbs (2390 kg), and supports various tire configurations for different applications.
Power75 hp
Foundedunknown
Model5603

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 5603

Power
Engine75 hp (55.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)65 hp (48.5 kW)
Tires
Optional tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (2WD), Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD), Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD), Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (2WD), Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 13.6-38 (4WD), Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 23.1-26 (4WD), Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD), Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD), Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD), Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)
Engine
Typediesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelJohn Deere 4045D
Power75 hp (55.9 kW)
Torque195 lb-ft (264.4 Nm)
Rated RPM2400
Torque RPM1600
Bore/Stroke4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression17.6:1
Displacement276 ci (4.5 L)
Oil capacity12.7 qts (12.0 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity11.4 qts (10.8 L)
Capacity
Fuel18 gal (68.1 L)
Front hubs0.85 qts (Dana) (0.8 L), 0.8 qts (ZF) (0.8 L)
Front diff.5.3 qts (Dana) (5.0 L), 4.2 qts (ZF) (4.0 L)
Hydraulic system10.6 gal (40.1 L)
Dimensions
Height78.7 inches (199 cm)
Length151.6 inches (385 cm)
Wheelbase85.7 inches (217 cm)
Max weight9921 lbs (4500 kg)
Rear tread55.1 to 70.9 inches (139 to 180 cm)
2WD Front tread56.7 to 78.7 inches (144 to 199 cm)
4WD Front tread45.7 to 77.4 inches (116 to 196 cm)
Shipping weight5269 lbs (2390 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA700
Battery volts12
Charging amps40
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves0 to 2
Capacity10.6 gal (40.1 L)
Pressure2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Total flow10.6 gpm (40.1 lpm)
Steering flow6.8 gpm (25.7 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesWet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Built inMontenegro, Brazil
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Transmission
NoteThree gears (1-3) in three ranges (A-C) plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, before shifting range or gear.
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutchdry 280mm disc
Oil capacity42.3 qts (40.0 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear lift (at ends)5886 lbs (2669 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3968 lbs (1799 kg)
Serial Numbers
LocationSerial plate on the front-left tractor frame, above the front axle.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@2400, 540E@1700
Rear PTO Type540/540E