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HIGHER HORSEPOWER TRACTOR ADDED TO 5003 SERIES TRACTOR LINE UP
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LENEXA, KS (August 17, 2006) — Adding to the already popular utility tractor line up, the 5003 Series, John Deere introduces the new 5403 Tractor. This value-priced tractor is powered by a 3-cylinder, 2.9L turbocharged engine and is rated at 74-engine horsepower.
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"The price-conscious consumer looking for an economically-priced tractor to do chores around the acreage, farm, or workplace will be pleased with the quality and features of this new machine," says Mike Alvin, division manager, John Deere Commercial Products. "The 5403 has additional power to handle loader, blade, mowing, and many other implement applications."
Designed with a basic collar shift transmission - nine forward and three reverse speeds - the 5403 Tractor is built for years of service. A roomy operator platform with convenient controls allows for easy operation in all work conditions.
For more information on the new 5403 Tractor, visit our Web site at www.JohnDeere.com/Ag or contact your local John Deere dealer.
John Deere (Deere & Company —NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment; a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care; and a major manufacturer of construction equipment. Additionally, John Deere manufactures engines used in heavy equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance that endures to customers worldwide.
For More Information, Contact:
Barry E. Nelson
Manager, Public Relations
Deere & Company
Ph: 913-310-8324
Fax: 913-310-8394
E-mail: NelsonBarryE@JohnDeere.com
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