Comparing John Deere 8970 vs Kubota L5040

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 8970 and the Kubota L5040. The specifications are categorized into four main sections: Engine, Transmission, Dimensions, and Miscellaneous. By comparing these two tractors side by side, you can easily identify the similarities and differences between them and determine which one best suits your needs.

John Deere 8970
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Kubota L5040
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Engine
Engine - Manufacturer Cummins Kubota
Engine - Model - -
Engine - Cooling Type Liquid-cooled liquid-cooled
Engine - Cylinder Orientation - -
Engine - Valve Configuration - -
Engine - Fuel Type Diesel diesel
Engine - Induction Type - -
Engine - Cylinders 6 4
Engine - Displacement (ci) 861.1 148.5
Engine - Bore (in) 5.5 3.4
Engine - Stroke (in) - -
Engine - Rated RPM 2100 2600
Engine - Power Output (hp) 400 52
Transmission
Transmission - Type Partially synchronized / Two-speed power shift / Full power shift Glide Shift (GST)
Transmission - Forward Gears 24 (highest number given) 12
Transmission - Reverse Gears - -
Transmission - Total Gears - -
Dimensions
Length (in) 268.9 126.4
Width (in) - 67.3
Height (in) - 98 (ROPS)
Operating Weight (lb) 33,655 3803
Miscellaneous
Chassis 4x4 articulated 4WD 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Steering Type Articulated power hydrostatic power steering
Coolant Capacity (qts) 72 8.7
Front Tire Diameter (in) - -
Front Tire Width (in) Unknown (width not provided from 24.5R-32 specification) -
Rear Tire Diameter (in) 32 (assumed from tire specification 24.5R-32) -
Rear Tire Width (in) Unknown (width not provided from 24.5R-32 specification) -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in) - -
Tire Type Ag ag, lawn/turf, industrial
Manufacture - End Year 1996 2013
Hitch Type - Rear Type: I
Hitch Category - -
Hitch Position - -
Hitch Capacity (lb) - -
Operator Station Type Sound-Gard cab (standard) -
Starter Type Electric 12 volt
PTO Type Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional) -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm) 1000 -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm) - -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm) - -
Brake Type Hydraulic wet disc -
Hydraulic System Type Closed center pressure compensated open center