
John DeereModel A
John Deere 3130
Utility
- power
- 96.6 hp
- displacement
- 329 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
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Utility
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How they compare
3130 is in the 81st percentile; M5970 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models
3130 is in the 85th percentile; M5970 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models
3130 is in the 93rd percentile; M5970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
3130 is in the 50th percentile; M5970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 3130 | M5970 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | Not recorded | D3200 | — |
| Power Output | 96.6hp | 59.5hp | ▲ 3130+37.1 hp · +62% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 3130+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 3130+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 329ci | 197ci | ▲ 3130+132 ci · +67% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.3in | ▲ M5970+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.5in | ▲ M5970+0.2 in · +5% |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hi-Lo | Manual with dry disc clutch | — |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 158in | 144in | ▲ 3130+14 in · +10% |
| Width | 81.8in | 72.8in | ▲ 3130+9 in · +12% |
| Height | 104in | 95.3in | ▲ 3130+8.7 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 8,200lb | 5,049lb | ▲ 3130+3,151 lb · +62% |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | II/I and JISII/I | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 7,450lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5gal | 3.1gal | ▲ 3130+1.9 gal · +61% |
| Spec | John Deere 3130 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | ROPS | — |
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