john deere 5203
![]() | 2003 - 2008
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Engine Detail | |
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John Deere 3039T | |
turbocharged diesel | |
3-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
The John Deere 5203 was naturally-aspirated until engine serial number 106478. Engines from that point on were turbocharged. | |
Displacement | 179 ci
2.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Power | 56 hp
41.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 17.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 800-2650 |
Operating RPM | 1400-2400 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Coolant change | 2000 h |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Engine Oil | |
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Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
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