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Kubota M59 vs John Deere 401C

A detailed comparison of the Kubota M59 and the John Deere 401C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Kubota M5944.0 kW (59 HP)
John Deere 401C46.2 kW (62 HP)
Lift Capacity
Kubota M591800.8 kg (3970 lbs)
John Deere 401C2268.0 kg (5000 lbs)
SpecificationKubota M59Kubota M59Backhoe LoadersJohn Deere 401CJohn Deere 401CBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower44.0 kW (59 HP)46.2 kW (62 HP)
Weight3783.0 kg (8340 lbs)—
TransmissionHST PlusCollar shift
Pump Capacity101.1 LPM (26.7 GPM)78.0 LPM (20.6 GPM)
Lift Capacity1800.8 kg (3970 lbs)2268.0 kg (5000 lbs)
Engine ManufacturerKubotaJohn Deere
Gross Power44.0 kW (59 HP)—
Net Power42.5 kW (57 HP)46.2 kW (62 HP)
No Of Cylinders44
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement2433.5 cc (148.5 cu in)3588.8 cc (219 cu in)
Power Measured2700 RPM2500 RPM
Fuel Capacity55.3 l (14.6 gal)73.8 l (19.5 gal)
Transmission TypeHST PlusCollar shift with hydraulic reverser
Max Speed (Forward)25.7 km/h (16 mph)26.4 km/h (16.4 mph)
Pump Flow Capacity101.1 LPM (26.7 GPM)78.0 LPM (20.6 GPM)
Dig Depth365.8 cm (144 in)457.2 cm (180 in)
Bucket Dig Force3447.3 kg (7600 lbs)4377.2 kg (9650 lbs)
Loading Height274.3 cm (108 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Reach At Load Height182.9 cm (72 in)670.6 cm (264 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height61.0 cm (24 in)91.4 cm (36 in)
Dump Height243.8 cm (96 in)243.8 cm (96 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height1800.8 kg (3970 lbs)2268.0 kg (5000 lbs)
Operating Weight3783.0 kg (8340 lbs)—
Bucket Breakout Force27038.6 kg (59610 lbs)3401.9 kg (7500 lbs)
Reach From Swivel487.7 cm (192 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Overall Height304.8 cm (120 in)—
Overall Width182.9 cm (72 in)—
Wheelbase213.4 cm (84 in)—
Turning Radius304.8 cm (120 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)—
Engine Model—300 Series
Aspiration—Naturally
Torque Measured—1300 RPM
Max Torque (Net )—72.6 kg (160 lbs)
Operating Voltage—12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage—35 A
Oil Capacity—8.7 l (2.3 gal)
Cooling Capacity—11.4 l (3 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity—32.2 l (8.5 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity—32.2 l (8.5 gal)
No Of Forward Gears—8
No Of Reverse Gears—8
Max Speed (Reverse)—30.1 km/h (18.7 mph)
Relief Valve Pressure—137.9 bar (2000 psi)
Dig Depth (Extended)—426.7 cm (168 in)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)—4377.2 kg (9650 lbs)
Loading Height (Extended)—365.8 cm (144 in)
Load At Max Lift Capacity—884.5 kg (1950 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)—1496.9 kg (3300 lbs)
Bucket Capacity—1.0 m³ (1.25 cu yds)
Bucket Width—227.1 cm (89.4 in)

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