John Deere 303

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 303 is a utility tractor built for everyday farm tasks. It has a 2WD chassis and manual steering, making it easy to handle in fields. The tractor comes with a 10-speed forward and 3-speed reverse manual transmission, giving drivers good control over their speed.

Under the hood, the John Deere 303 has a 4-cylinder diesel engine made by John Deere itself. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with an average displacement of 137.9 ci. It produces 36.3 hp at 2000 rpm, which is about average for its class. The tractor weighs 3836 lb and measures 132.7 inches long, 60 inches wide, and 61.8 inches tall. It has agricultural tires in front and back, perfect for farm use. The John Deere 303 also features a three-point hitch at the rear, which is great for attaching various farm tools.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 36 hp (27.1 kW)

Transmission: Manual

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3836 lb (1740 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 303 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 303 is Average. It is greater than 33% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 303 is Average. It is greater than 38% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 303 is Average. It is greater than 39% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 303 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
Standard OE 138
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
138 ci (2.3 L)
Bore
3.31 in (84.1 mm)
Stroke
4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
36 hp (27.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Manual
Forward Gears
10
Reverse Gears
3

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual