Comparing John Deere 870 vs Kubota L2500

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 870 and the Kubota L2500.

John Deere 870 Kubota L2500
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Engine
Engine Manufacturer Yanmar Kubota
Engine Model 3TN84 D1403
Engine Cooling Type Liquid-cooled Liquid-cooled
Engine Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Engine Induction Type Natural Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Engine Cylinders 3 3
Engine Displacement Value 83 ci (1.4 L) 85 ci (1.4 L)
Engine Rated Rpm 2600 2800
Engine Power Output Value 28 hp (20.9 kW) 28 hp (21.0 kW)
Transmission
Transmission Type Collar Shift Sliding gear
Transmission Forward Gears 9 8
Transmission Reverse Gears 2 2
Dimensions
Length Value 122.8 103.5
Width Value 70.5 50
Operating Weight Value 2515 lb (1141 kg) 2700 lb (1225 kg)
Miscellaneous
Chassis 4x2 2WD 4x2 2WD
Drive Type 2WD 2WD
Front Tire Type - -
Rear Tire Type - -
Hitch Type Three-Point Hitch Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category I I
Hitch Position Rear Rear
Hitch Capacity Value 1879 lb (852 kg) 1998 lb (906 kg)
Hydraulic System Type Open Center Open center
Operator Station Type Open with two-post ROPS Open operator station with two-post ROPS
Starter Type Electric Electric