john deere 5303

Over the past couple years I have noticed my tachometer would not register immediately sometimes. On occasion it would work immediately then at times it may take several minutes to begin working. Most recently it seems to not work at all. Before it seemed I could lower the throttle speed to idle...

I want to adjust the range of movement of the rock shaft/three point lift lever. I believe the range is from 1 at the bottom to 6 at the top. It seems I am primarily using the 4 to 6 range and sometimes I need to adjust my top link when using rotary cutter to lift higher for transport and adjust...

This afternoon while working on a creek crossing my rear implement drug and caused me to loose traction. As I have done many times in the past, I used the bucket curl function to help push myself out of the bog. I noticed something spraying on my right arm from somewhere under where the three...

Noticed what felt like a slight drag accelerating in highest gear. Got me thinking about needing to check the clutch pedal free play. Looked online and found some generic info, but nothing specific. Wound up going to my manual. Tractor is 2008 model with around 1350 hours. I believe this is the...

The first pic is the fixed draft link like I have. The second pic is the telescoping draft links I would like to swap to. The third image is what I found price wise on the JD Parts site. I have a set of the Pat’s Easy Change Cat 2 hooks. They worked ok, but more than once I had my rotary mower...

I love my 5303, but I have got to have a cab. Hearing loss is main issue, but summertime heat, humidity and bugs also factor in. Seems as though the 5075 is a newer version of the 5303, as far as size and HP are concerned. Is this a correct assumption? Looked around a bit online for used 5303...

Trying to decide if these need repairing/replacing or wait until give signs of trouble. Read some threads of varying thoughts in dealing with tie rod ends. Any thoughts or experiences?

I was cutting this morning, and after about an hour when I re-engaged the PTO to power the rotary cutter the rpm would not recover to 2400 and the engine started smoking. I applied full throttle and the rpm still did not recover. Is this a fuel problem? I'm going to check the air filters, fuel...

I have a 2008 JD 5303, equipped with a Westendorf loader and power beyond. When I move the 3pt lever all the way to the rear (with the draft control lever in the off position), the 3pt comes up and stops as it should, but the hydraulics are still pumping against the relief valve, most of the...

My 2008 JD 5303 4wd with 522 FEL makes a “clicking” sound when the tractor has been run for several hours at 2000 - 2400 RPM. Reducing RPM makes noise stop. I have videos of the noise and normal operating sound, but don’t see an option to post videos. First started noticing a year ago after...

Need info on how to adjust clutch. Shaft continues to turn when engine is running, clutch disengaged. Thanks, GW

Hey guys, I'm having issues with the fuel gauge on my 5303. I first noticed it only read a little over half a tank when filled. I found this site by searching for trouble shooting this problem and followed some testing. I have already eliminated the fuel level sending unit as the issue. I...

It ran/started great yesterday, nothing today. Checked/cleaned all terminals Battery, starter , fuses showing good amps No lights, not even a click when the key is turned:confused3: Any ideas? Thanks Ronnie

Considering one of these for a second tractor. 2wd with 1400 hours, 512 loader with bucket and spear. Rear tires are really good, fronts worn. Tractor is not beat up, bucket is even in good shape, one owner and looks like he used JD filters. He traded for a larger cab tractor. Tractor has not...

All of the gauges on my John Deere 5303 have quit working. It does not seem to be a fuse or electrical problem. Moisture has built up inside the panel as mine did not have the anti fog glass. Will I need to replace the instrument panel and if so do all the gauges come in the new instrument panel?

Any way to adjust? Left brake seems to be dragging. GW

There have been many posts about issues with 3PT Hitch issues with the 5xx3 and 50x5E series tractors. I have a 2008 JD 5303 4WD unit. I don't think the 5303 was made in a 4WD model very long and believe it be almost identical to the 5065E. The only difference I have seen is that one is reported...

All winter, the 5303 (Right Hand) shifter would freeze. In Park, no moving it. 5 minutes with my wife's hair dryer and off we'd go. My son in law's dad has one of these, same deal only he got a hair dryer at a garage sale and can use it any time he wants. Warm now, just want to see if anyone has...

Hi, my name is Dan and I'm new here. I have a John Deere 5303 that I am considering putting a front end loader on. That tractor is so easy to get on and off of compared to my two other tractors with loaders, that it would be worth the expense. I am starting to get older now, so that little John...

Does anyone know why a John Deere would chug down when put in C3? It sounds like i am pushing the brakes or something. i can put it back in C2 and it runs fine.

My lift arms on my JD5303 will not lower. I have them loaded with a steel table (300 -400 lbs) on my boom pole. lifted the table all the way up but it will not lower it down. All other hydraulics seem to be fine, transmission and power steering.here has been no indication of lift problems up to...

Considering adding a set of pallet forks to my collection of attachments. Early on I was convinced that the Frontier brand fixed 48" forks was what I needed. I priced them and they were around $1000. Was looking again recently and noticed that palletforks.com lists a set with the JD quick attach...

A couple weeks ago I got in a bind working near the edge of a small creek. Front tires got over a buried log and I couldn't back out or push with loader and back out. Front was bottomed out. Wound up with second tractor and PTO winch to pull it out. Got it home and cleaned up and didn't see any...

Attached are pictures of my recent exhaust conversion. Seemed I recalled hearing that the loader needed to be removed to install the horizontal exhaust. I managed to get the vertical removed and the horizontal in place without removing the loader. During the final step I found out why the loader...

Attached is a 7' blade I found for a reasonable price. It swivels but doesn't tilt. Any opinions welcome.

Is anyone familiar with an adjustment for the resistance on the range shift lever on a 2008 JD 5303? This is the 9F/3R Synchronized transmission. This is the lever on the left side from the seat position and controls the ranges A, B and C. The gear shift lever on the right hand side that...

Is anyone familiar with an adjustment for the resistance on the range shift lever on a 2008 JD 5303? This is the 9F/3R Synchronized transmission. This is the lever on the left side from the seat position and controls the ranges A, B and C. The gear shift lever on the right hand side that...

I had to replace the float and rockport levers on my JD 5303 as they had seized to the shaft. After replacing, I must have moved the friction plate control arms because my hydraulics are "hunting" all the time regardless of the float or rockport lever settings. Any advise on adjusting the...

How large of a plow will the JD 5303 pull. I have sandy loam soil.

Have been considering purchasing a new disc to use with my JD 5303 MFWD w/FEL. Just purchased a new 82"W X 22'L 12K equipment trailer to be able to transport to our hunting lease. There seem to be many options to consider. My primary uses will be preparing food plots and garden spot. I am...

My JD dealer has a "new" 2008, 5303; the last of 18 they bought just before the economy bottom fell out. I would like some feedback from anyone who owns one. I need to replace my 1962 JD 2010 with something newer. I will be using it for running my New Holland haybine and baler. Any opinions...

Using John Deere 5305 2wd ag. tractor to plow my driveway. The tractor gets stuck on ice all the time. I would appriciate any suggestions on how to resolve this problem. Thank-you, Will

I bought a 2005 JD 5303 2 wd. with a 512 loader. Problem is it has NO weight in the rear end. Does anybody know where to get reasonably priced weights for it? I don't really want to Juice the tires. Around here the cost is almost the same to Juice or add weights. If I juice the tires and poke...

I have not owed a tractor in years, but recently purchased 20 acres in Mississippi. I want to plant 5 acres in corn and I am trying to decide on a new tractor. My options at this time are the John Deere 5303 64HP or the Kubota M7040 at 68HP. I will be using a 2-bottom turning plow and 7'...

This is my first tractor with a turbo and when starting up it cranks quickly but seems it is loaded up with to much fuel . With some amount of dark smoke and the rpm will build up quickly and clean up. Question is this normal or do I have a problem. Tractor has 7 hrs. thanks

I got a quote from a dealer the other day on a 5303, and a 5403. There was $2,000 difference between the two. Just wondering if the extra 9 hp on the 5403 is worth the 2 grand? Does any one have one of these tractors, and how do you like it?

My 5303 is at the dealer getting prepped for delivery. I feel like a little kid who can't sleep on Christmas Eve. I'm guessing delivery will be sometime Thursday or Friday. Part of the dealer prep is to run it in on the dynamometer for about an hour. I thought this sounded interesting since I...

Am loking at these 2 models for my small produce farm. Will mostly be doing heavy fieldwork, moldboard plowing, discing, subsoiling etc. The jd is $100 less than the 6500 from my local dealers, who are within 2 miles of eachother. They seem pretty close in performance on paper, but the jd has a...

Just got a quote of $16,400 on a new JD 5303(Base Unit). The list price on the JD web site shows $17,381. When I questioned him about the price, he said JD has raised their invoice price so they do not have as much room to discount as in the past. Has anyone got similar results or is this...

Would appreciate you JD owners providing some pricing guidance. I am looking at a 2004 JD 5303 (2wd) with a 510 loader + QA FE bale spear. It has approx. 600 hrs on the tractor and appears to be in good shape. Looking for guidance on what should be a fair sell price. Current owner is offering...

Pardon my ignorance of tractor hydraulics, (I don't even know if I have the terminolgy correct in the title) but I have always used borrowed equipment and the rear access was already on the tractor for the implements. I have a JD 5303 with a 512 loader. There are no rear remotes on the...

Item number: 270098538549 Tractor has th 512 loader, box blade, MX6 cutter and bale fork. Only 168 hours. Less than 14 hours left and no bids at $19,500.

For you John Deere guys I had a customer that had been shopping me and a JD dealership for a larger 2wd tractor. Anyway, he ended up purchasing a JD5303 for $12,000.00. I guess my question is, is this possible?!?! Can a John Deere dealer really sell a 5303 for that low? The guy ended up...

I was wondering does anyone know how the 5303's are holding up, I was pricing one with a 510 loader and was quoted $19200 which is about $4000 cheaper than the 5320 with a 521 loader.