2008 5203 4WD

[Z-Michigan]

Z -- I seem to remember that you could only get 1 additional SCV with the 05 -- not 2 at the rear like the new 03's (could easily be mistaken...).

True enough, a turbo is one more thing that can go haywire. But, I believe a turbo engine is more efficient at generating an equivalent amount of HP than a normally aspirated engine. Therefore, the new '03 series should be easier on fuel than the '05's given the same workload.

Were those R4's (pretty aggressive tread pattern) pictured for the 5203 available with the 5105?

Related to this new tractor --- is the 5603 the only model that has the cab option?
AKfish

Not sure about getting two rear SCV's on a 5105. I think you can, but not sure.

I agree with your theory about turbos, but if you pull up the NE Tractor Test Lab reports on the 5103 and 5105 (or any other models in those series) you'll see that the 5105/5205 is slightly more efficient than the comparable 5x03 models, and significantly more efficient than the 5x25 models. The 3-cyl engine in the 05 series is a real gem. I did a lot of research before buying and as far as I can tell the 5105 is the most fuel-efficient tractor under 150hp or so made by anyone, anywhere. The 5x03 models are still pretty good, better than many non-green tractors, but the 05 seems to be tops.

R4's of about the same size as pictured were available for the 5105 (probably the exact same size, but I don't have measurements). R4 tread patterns vary slightly, but all are considered R4.

As far as I know only the 5603 has a cab option within the 5x03 range (I think it's cab only, actually, but again not sure). The name of the 5603 is really a misnomer as I don't think it has any relationship with the 5103-5503 models - it's just a marketing distinction I think.

 

[katerlyn]

i just saw one with only 20 hours on it, used on craigs list. I am looking for a tractor to pull my used Leon Rock picker, do you guys have any suggestions? I have had it since Dec. 2006 and I guess no one is going to jump up to the plate and lend me a tractor or tell me how to run it, since spring and fall are too busy.

Kater

 

[katerlyn]

2008 John Deere 5203 4wd tractor with less than 20 hrs. 55 hp diesel with 540 PTO, Mid mount Hydraulics with two extra line sets run to back and one extra line set run to the loader. Industrial tires, hood guard, tool box, rear lights, and 522 removable loader and stand. Just used for making hay great shape. $26,500

that doesnt sound like a deal after you guys said 25k, but I learned something, i need a four wheel drive perhaps!
Kater

 

[RollingsFarms]

2008 John Deere 5203 4wd tractor with less than 20 hrs. 55 hp diesel with 540 PTO, Mid mount Hydraulics with two extra line sets run to back and one extra line set run to the loader. Industrial tires, hood guard, tool box, rear lights, and 522 removable loader and stand. Just used for making hay great shape. $26,500

that doesnt sound like a deal after you guys said 25k, but I learned something, i need a four wheel drive perhaps!
Kater

i just bought a brand new(had 1 hour on it when it came to my farm) 2008 5203 MFWD, no loader but set up for one(has joystick, mid scv's, etc). i paid 19,500(loader would have been 5,000 extra *24,500 total*). i got Ag tires on my tractor, tool box came with it, one rear scv(standard). if i had a loader on mine, i'd sell you it and be $2,000 ahead! i think you can do a little better. for comparison, i could have gotten a brand new 5303 MFWD with 522 fel for 26,500.