This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 8970 and the Kubota L2650.
| John Deere 8970 | Kubota L2650 | |
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| Engine | ||
| Engine Manufacturer | Cummins | Kubota |
| Engine Model | - | D1402-DI-AE |
| Engine Cooling Type | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-Cooled |
| Engine Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine Induction Type | Turbocharged aftercooled | Natural Aspiration |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 | 3 |
| Engine Displacement Value | 861 ci (14.1 L) | 85 ci (1.4 L) |
| Engine Rated Rpm | 2100 | 2600 |
| Engine Power Output Value | 400 hp (298.3 kW) | 29 hp (21.6 kW) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | 12 and 24 Speed Powersync | Mechanical Shuttle |
| Transmission Forward Gears | 24 | 8 |
| Transmission Reverse Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Value | 268.9 | 109.1 |
| Width Value | - | 51.2 |
| Operating Weight Value | 33655 lb (15266 kg) | 2380 lb (1080 kg) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Chassis | 4x4 articulated 4WD | - |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4x2 2WD |
| Front Tire Type | - | - |
| Rear Tire Type | - | - |
| Hitch Category | - | I |
| Hitch Position | - | Rear |
| Hitch Capacity Value | - | 2646 lb (1200 kg) |
| Hydraulic System Type | Closed center pressure compensated | Open Center |
| Operator Station Type | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric |
