Ford 4030 vs John Deere 5203
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford 4030 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 1992 for the Ford 4030.
- The Ford 4030 is heavier: 2114 kg versus 2107 kg for the John Deere 5203.
- The Ford 4030 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2225 kg versus 1628 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Ford 4030 | John Deere 5203 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 56 HP | 56 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1997 | 2003–2008 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 2.9 L |
| Weight | 2 114 kg | 2 107 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Shuttle |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 9 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 225 kg | 1 628 kg |
| Wheelbase | 188 cm | 204 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |