Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1250 vs Kubota L3540HST

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1250

Utility

power
44 hp
displacement
143 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 1250 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L3540HST

Utility

power
35 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
3
Full L3540HST specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1250
vs
KubotaKubota L3540HST

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1250 higher · +9 hp (+26%)
125044 hp
L3540HST35 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1250 is in the 38th percentile; L3540HST is in the 28th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1250 higher · +32 ci (+29%)
1250143 ci
L3540HST111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1250 is in the 36th percentile; L3540HST is in the 26th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12503
L3540HST3
Median Utility Tractor4

1250 is in the 23rd percentile; L3540HST is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1250 higher · +6 (+200%)
12509
L3540HST3
Median Utility Tractor12

1250 is in the 35th percentile; L3540HST is in the 3rd · 4,941 models

1250 (A)L3540HST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model1250L3540HST—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
ManufacturerYanmarKubota—
Model3T95E-TVCS—
Power Output44hp35hp▲ 1250+9 hp · +26%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,700RPM▲ L3540HST+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement143ci111ci▲ 1250+32 ci · +29%
Bore3.7inNot recorded—
Stroke4.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
TypeSliding GearHST plus 3 ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
Length134inNot recorded—
Width65.2in60in▲ 1250+5.2 in · +9%
Height55.9in96.9in▲ L3540HST+41 in · +73%
Operating Weight4,125lb3,395lb▲ 1250+730 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePower AssistNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
TypeContinuousNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
Rear Tire Size13.6-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCat. I—
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,240lb2,646lb▲ L3540HST+406 lb · +18%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePower AssistNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential Hydraulic Wet DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
Coolant2.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1250Kubota L3540HSTDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 38th percentile (44 hp)B · 28th percentile (35 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 36th percentile (143 ci)B · 26th percentile (111 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 3rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 39th percentile (4,125 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,395 lb)
A · 1250B · L3540HSTMedian Utility Tractor
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