SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 790 vs Kubota B1550 HST
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 790 and the Kubota B1550 HST. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 79022.4 kW (30.1 HP)
Kubota B1550 HST12.7 kW (17.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 790930.0 kg (Early 2WD: 1973.1 lbs (895.0 kg) Early 4WD: 2151.7 lbs (976.0 kg) 2WD: 1929.0 lbs (875.0 kg) 4WD: 2050.3 lbs)
Kubota B1550 HST625.0 kg (2WD: 1256.6 lbs (570.0 kg) 4WD: 1377.9 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 790370.0 kg (815.7 lbs)
Kubota B1550 HST375.0 kg (826.7 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 790 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | Kubota B1550 HST Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 22.4 kW (30.1 HP) | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) |
| Weight | 930.0 kg (Early 2WD: 1973.1 lbs (895.0 kg) Early 4WD: 2151.7 lbs (976.0 kg) 2WD: 1929.0 lbs (875.0 kg) 4WD: 2050.3 lbs) | 625.0 kg (2WD: 1256.6 lbs (570.0 kg) 4WD: 1377.9 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 370.0 kg (815.7 lbs) | 375.0 kg (826.7 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Sliding gear | Hydrostatic transmission |
| Length | 282.0 cm (111.0 in.) | 256.5 cm (101.0 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 20.4 LPM (5.4 GPM) | 20.8 LPM (5.5 GPM) |
| Years Made | 2000-2007 | 1988-1997 |
| Engine Model | Yanmar 3TNV82A | Kubota D850-5B |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1330 cc (81.2 cu in.) | 855 cc (52.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.20 cm (3.23 in.) | 7.19 cm (2.83 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.41 cm (3.31 in.) | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission or live | Live |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 /858 RPM |
| Middle PTO Speed | 2100 RPM | 2416 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | — |
| Battery | 12 V Group 45 500 CCA | 12 V 45Ah |
| Starter | electric | Electric |
| Height | 208.0 cm (81.9 in.) | 190.0 cm (74.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 155.0 cm (61.0 in.) | 147.0 cm (57.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24.0 l (6.3 gal) | 18.0 l (4.8 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 4.1 l (1.1 gal) | 3.1 l (0.8 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 4.8 l (1.3 gal) | 2.9 l (0.8 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) | 13.5 l (3.6 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) | 13.5 l (3.6 gal) |
| Front Hubs Capacity | 2.1 l (Front axle gearcase (4WD): 0.6 gal) | 2.5 l (Front axle diff case (B1550DT): 0.1 gal (0.5 l) Bi-speed turn: 0.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | API: CC | SAE 10W-30 |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.5 km/h (Forward: 11.8 MPH (19.0 km/h) Reverse: 3.4 MPH) | Forward: 7.8 MPH (12.6 km/h) km/h Reverse: 9.5 |
| Brakes | Independent dry shoe | Internal-expanding type, right and left independent with interlock device |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Steering Type | Manual and hydrostatic power | Manual or power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.00-12 ; 5.00-15 ; 7.00-14 Lawn/turf: 25×8.50-14Industrial: 25×8.50-14 | B1550HSE 2WD:Ag: 4.50-10, 5.00-10Lawn/turf: 18×9.50-8B1550HSD 4WD:Ag: 6-12BLawn/turf: 20.5×8.00-10 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4-16 ; 11.2-24Lawn/turf: 13.6-16Industrial: 15.0-19.6 | B1550HSE 2WD:Ag: 7-16, 8-16Lawn/turf: 29×12.00-15, 31×13.5-15B1550HSD 4WD:Ag: 8-16Lawn/turf: 29×12.00-15, 31×13.5-15 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Steering Flow | 15.9 LPM (4.2 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 141.3 bar (2050.0 psi) | — |
| Width | — | 110.0 cm (43.3 in.) |
| Steering Capacity | — | 0.2 l (0.1 gal) |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control |
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