Head to head · Utility

John Deere 6430 vs Kubota M5970

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 6430

Utility

power
113 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 6430 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5970

Utility

power
59.5 hp
displacement
197 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M5970 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 6430
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 6430 higher · +53.5 hp (+90%)
6430113 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

6430 is in the 88th percentile; M5970 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6430 higher · +79 ci (+40%)
6430276 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

6430 is in the 81st percentile; M5970 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 6430 higher · +1 (+33%)
64304
M59703
Median Utility Tractor4

6430 is in the 50th percentile; M5970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5970 higher · +4 (+33%)
643012
M597016
Median Utility Tractor12

6430 is in the 50th percentile; M5970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

6430 (A)M5970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model6430M5970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model4045HL281 PowerTech ED3200—
Power Output113hp59.5hp▲ 6430+53.5 hp · +90%
Rated RPM1,903RPM2,400RPM▲ M5970+497 RPM · +26%
Cylinders43▲ 6430+1 · +33%
Displacement276ci197ci▲ 6430+79 ci · +40%
Bore4.2in4.3in▲ M5970+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in4.5in▲ 6430+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial power shiftManual with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
LengthNot recorded144in—
WidthNot recorded72.8in—
HeightNot recorded95.3in—
Operating Weight9,985lb5,049lb▲ 6430+4,936 lb · +98%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
System TypeOpen-center load sensingNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
Front Tire Size420/85R24Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size460/85R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchII/I and JISII/I—
Hitch CategoryCategory IICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,455lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
Coolant7gal3.1gal▲ 6430+3.9 gal · +126%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6430Kubota M5970Difference
TypeOpen, Cab (optional)ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 88th percentile (113 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 52nd percentile (197 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 86th percentile (9,985 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · 6430B · M5970Median Utility Tractor
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