Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2026R vs Kubota L3600

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 2026R

Utility

power
25.2 hp
displacement
68 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2026R specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L3600

Utility

power
38.5 hp
displacement
113 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full L3600 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2026R
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KubotaKubota L3600

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L3600 higher · +13.3 hp (+53%)
2026R25.2 hp
L360038.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2026R is in the 17th percentile; L3600 is in the 32nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L3600 higher · +45 ci (+66%)
2026R68 ci
L3600113 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2026R is in the 8th percentile; L3600 is in the 27th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L3600 higher · +1 (+33%)
2026R3
L36004
Median Utility Tractor4

2026R is in the 23rd percentile; L3600 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Length

▲ L3600 higher · +7 in (+6%)
2026R111 in
L3600118 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in

2026R is in the 16th percentile; L3600 is in the 24th · 4,659 models

2026R (A)L3600 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model2026RL3600—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
ManufacturerYanmarKubota—
Model3TNV76V1903—
Power Output25.2hp38.5hp▲ L3600+13.3 hp · +53%
Rated RPM3,200RPM2,600RPM▲ 2026R+600 RPM · +23%
Cylinders34▲ L3600+1 · +33%
Displacement68ci113ci▲ L3600+45 ci · +66%
Bore3in3.2in▲ L3600+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3in3.6in▲ L3600+0.6 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
TypeHydrostaticSynchronized shuttle (FST)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
Length111in118in▲ L3600+7 in · +6%
Width47.2in55.9in▲ L3600+8.7 in · +18%
HeightNot recorded83.5in—
Operating WeightNot recorded2,800lb—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,774lb2,867lb▲ 2026R+907 lb · +32%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
Coolant1gal2gal▲ L3600+1 gal · +100%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L3600Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 17th percentile (25.2 hp)B · 32nd percentile (38.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 8th percentile (68 ci)B · 27th percentile (113 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Length

median 137 in
A · 16th percentile (111 in)B · 24th percentile (118 in)

Width

median 66 in
A · 13th percentile (47.2 in)B · 29th percentile (55.9 in)
A · 2026RB · L3600Median Utility Tractor
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