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John Deere 870 vs Kubota L3000

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 870 and the Kubota L3000. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
John Deere 87020.9 kW (28.0 HP)
Kubota L300023.9 kW (32.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 8701210.0 kg (2WD: 2513.3 lbs (1140.0 kg) 4WD: 2667.6 lbs)
Kubota L30001100.0 kg (2WD: 2182.6 lbs (990.0 kg) 4WD: 2425.1 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 870852.0 kg (1878.3 lbs)
Kubota L3000900.0 kg (1984.2 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 870John Deere 870Compact and Multi-Purpose TractorsKubota L3000Kubota L3000Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors
Tractor TypeCompact Utility TractorCompact Utility Tractor
Horsepower20.9 kW (28.0 HP)23.9 kW (32.1 HP)
Weight1210.0 kg (2WD: 2513.3 lbs (1140.0 kg) 4WD: 2667.6 lbs)1100.0 kg (2WD: 2182.6 lbs (990.0 kg) 4WD: 2425.1 lbs)
Lift Capacity852.0 kg (1878.3 lbs)900.0 kg (1984.2 lbs)
Transmission TypeSyncromesh with two-stage dry disc clutchSliding gear with dry disc clutch
Length312.0 cm (122.8 in.)267.0 cm (105.1 in.)
Years Made1989-19982000-2003
Engine ModelYanmar 3TN84Kubota D1503
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement1362 cc (83.1 cu in.)1498 cc (91.4 cu in.)
Bore8.41 cm (3.31 in.)8.41 cm (3.31 in.)
Stroke8.61 cm (3.39 in.)9.09 cm (3.58 in.)
Rear PTO TypeLive with two stage clutchLive
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM540 RPM
Middle PTO TypeIndependent—
Middle PTO Speed2100 RPM—
Compression Ratio18.1:1—
Battery12 V, CCA 447A12 V, CCA: 490A
StarterElectricElectric
Height210.0 cm (82.7 in.)211.0 cm (83.1 in.)
Wheelbase146.0 cm (57.5 in.)159.0 cm (2WD: 62.2 in. (158.0 cm) 4WD: 62.6 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity32.0 l (8.5 gal)31.0 l (8.2 gal)
Oil Capacity4.8 l (1.3 gal)5.5 l (1.5 gal)
Coolant Capacity5.2 l (1.4 gal)6.0 l (1.6 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity20.8 l (5.5 gal)—
Hydraulic Capacity20.8 l (5.5 gal)—
Engine Oil TypeSAE 10W-30, API: CE or CD—
Final DrivePlanetary—
Gears9 forward and 2 reverse8 forward and 2 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed5.3 km/h (Forward: 10.6 MPH (17.1 km/h) Reverse: 3.3 MPH)—
BrakesDifferential wet discWet disc
Drawbar CategoryII
Cabin TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS
Hitch TypePosition control—
Steering TypeManual or hydrostatic powerPower
Front TiresAg: 5.00-15 , 7-14Ag: 5.00-15 , 7-16
Rear TiresAg: 12.4-24Ag: 11.2-24
Hydraulic TypeOpen centerOpen center
Total Flow30.7 LPM (8.1 GPM)26.1 LPM (6.9 GPM)
Working Pressure155.1 bar (2250.0 psi)152.0 bar (2205.0 psi)
Valves2—
Torque Speed—96.1 N·m (70.9 lb-ft)
Rated RPM—2700 RPM
Ground Clearance—30.0 cm (2WD: 13.4 in. (34.0 cm) 4WD: 11.8 in.)

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