Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2850 vs Kubota M4500

John Deere 2850 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 2850

Utility

power
86 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 2850 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M4500

Utility

power
55.5 hp
displacement
159 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full M4500 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2850
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KubotaKubota M4500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 2850 higher · +30.5 hp (+55%)
285086 hp
M450055.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2850 is in the 75th percentile; M4500 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2850 higher · +80 ci (+50%)
2850239 ci
M4500159 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2850 is in the 66th percentile; M4500 is in the 43rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M4500 higher · +2 (+50%)
28504
M45006
Median Utility Tractor4

2850 is in the 50th percentile; M4500 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
285016
M450016
Median Utility Tractor12

2850 is in the 73rd percentile; M4500 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

2850 (A)M4500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2850Kubota M4500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model2850M4500—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2850Kubota M4500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model4239TLS2600-A—
Power Output86hp55.5hp▲ 2850+30.5 hp · +55%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,600RPM▲ M4500+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders46▲ M4500+2 · +50%
Displacement239ci159ci▲ 2850+80 ci · +50%
Bore4.2in3.2in▲ 2850+1 in · +31%
Stroke4.3in3.2in▲ 2850+1.1 in · +34%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2850Kubota M4500Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2850Kubota M4500Difference
Length167in133in▲ 2850+34 in · +26%
Width81.4in66.1in▲ 2850+15.3 in · +23%
Height100in89.6in▲ 2850+10.4 in · +12%
Operating Weight7,694lb4,220lb▲ 2850+3,474 lb · +82%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2850Kubota M4500Difference
System TypeClosed center constant pressureOpen center—
Steering TypePowerPower assist—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2850Kubota M4500Difference
Hitch TypeIIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2850Kubota M4500Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2850Kubota M4500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2850Kubota M4500Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (86 hp)B · 50th percentile (55.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 43rd percentile (159 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 73rd percentile (7,694 lb)B · 40th percentile (4,220 lb)
A · 2850B · M4500Median Utility Tractor
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