Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2026R vs Kubota L4600

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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 L4600

Utility

power
43.9 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full L4600 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2026R
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KubotaKubota L4600

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L4600 higher · +18.7 hp (+74%)
2026R25.2 hp
L460043.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2026R is in the 17th percentile; L4600 is in the 38th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L4600 higher · +66 ci (+97%)
2026R68 ci
L4600134 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2026R is in the 8th percentile; L4600 is in the 32nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L4600 higher · +1 (+33%)
2026R3
L46004
Median Utility Tractor4

2026R is in the 23rd percentile; L4600 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Length

▲ L4600 higher · +12 in (+11%)
2026R111 in
L4600123 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in

2026R is in the 16th percentile; L4600 is in the 32nd · 4,659 models

2026R (A)L4600 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model2026RL4600—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
ManufacturerYanmarKubota—
Model3TNV76V2203-M-E3-LB3—
Power Output25.2hp43.9hp▲ L4600+18.7 hp · +74%
Rated RPM3,200RPM2,600RPM▲ 2026R+600 RPM · +23%
Cylinders34▲ L4600+1 · +33%
Displacement68ci134ci▲ L4600+66 ci · +97%
Bore3in3.4in▲ L4600+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke3in3.6in▲ L4600+0.6 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
TypeHydrostaticSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
Length111in123in▲ L4600+12 in · +11%
Width47.2in62.4in▲ L4600+15.2 in · +32%
HeightNot recorded91.7in—
Operating WeightNot recorded3,109lb—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen center with gear pump—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Power RatingNot recorded38.4hp—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
Hitch TypeCategory ICategory ISame
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,774lb2,867lb▲ 2026R+907 lb · +32%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disk—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
Coolant1gal1.7gal▲ L4600+0.7 gal · +70%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2026RKubota L4600Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 17th percentile (25.2 hp)B · 38th percentile (43.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 8th percentile (68 ci)B · 32nd percentile (134 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 137 in
A · 16th percentile (111 in)B · 32nd percentile (123 in)

Width

median 66 in
A · 13th percentile (47.2 in)B · 42nd percentile (62.4 in)
A · 2026RB · L4600Median Utility Tractor
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