Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Utility tractor |
| Factory: | Montenegro, Brazil |
John Deere 5603 Power | |
| Engine: | 75 hp 55.9 kW |
| PTO (claimed): | 65 hp 48.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| 4x4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Steering: | power |
| Brakes: | wet disc |
| Transmission: | 9-speed unsynchronized gear |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 18 gal 68.1 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 10.6 gal 40.1 L |
| Front hubs: | 0.85 qts 0.8 L (Dana) |
| 0.8 qts 0.8 L (ZF) | |
| Front diff.: | 5.3 qts 5.0 L (Dana) |
| 4.2 qts 4.0 L (ZF) | |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open center |
| Capacity: | 10.6 gal 40.1 L |
| Pressure: | 2750 psi 189.6 bar |
| Valves: | 0 to 2 |
| Total flow: | 10.6 gpm 40.1 lpm |
| Steering flow: | 6.8 gpm 25.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | II |
| Rear lift (at ends): | 5886 lbs 2669 kg |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): | 3968 lbs 1799 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 540/540E |
| Engine RPM: | 540@2400 540E@1700 |
5603 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial plate on the front-left tractor frame, above the front axle. |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Charging amps: | 40 |
| Battery CCA: | 700 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| John Deere 4045D | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 276 ci 4.5 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm |
| Power: | 75 hp 55.9 kW |
| Compression: | 17.6:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2400 |
| Torque: | 195 lb-ft 264.4 Nm |
| Torque RPM: | 1600 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 12.7 qts 12.0 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 11.4 qts 10.8 L |
Transmission | |
| Type: | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears: | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry 280mm disc |
| Oil capacity: | 42.3 qts 40.0 L |
| Three gears (1-3) in three ranges (A-C) plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, before shifting range or gear. | |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 85.7 inches 217 cm |
| Length: | 151.6 inches 385 cm |
| Height: | 78.7 inches 199 cm |
| Shiping weight: | 5269 lbs 2390 kg |
| Max weight: | 9921 lbs 4500 kg |
| 2WD Front tread: | 56.7 to 78.7 inches 144 to 199 cm |
| 4WD Front tread: | 45.7 to 77.4 inches 116 to 196 cm |
| Rear tread: | 55.1 to 70.9 inches 139 to 180 cm |