Farmall 400 vs John Deere 5203
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Farmall 400 and the John Deere 5203 deliver the same power: 56 HP.
- The John Deere 5203 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 1954 for the Farmall 400.
- The Farmall 400 is heavier: 2857 kg versus 2107 kg for the John Deere 5203.
- The John Deere 5203 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1628 kg versus 907 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Farmall 400 | John Deere 5203 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 56 HP | 56 HP |
| Production years | 1954–1956 | 2003–2008 |
| Fuel | Propane (LP) | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 2.9 L |
| Weight | 2 857 kg | 2 107 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Shuttle |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 10 / 2 | 9 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 907 kg | 1 628 kg |
| Wheelbase | 243 cm | 204 cm |
| Length | 358 cm | — |