Head to head · Utility

John Deere 3150 vs Kubota M9540

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 3150

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
359 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 3150 specs
Kubota M9540 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota M9540

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M9540 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 3150
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KubotaKubota M9540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
315095 hp
M954095 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3150 is in the 81st percentile; M9540 is in the 81st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3150 higher · +129 ci (+56%)
3150359 ci
M9540230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3150 is in the 87th percentile; M9540 is in the 62nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 3150 higher · +2 (+50%)
31506
M95404
Median Utility Tractor4

3150 is in the 93rd percentile; M9540 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3150 higher · +8 (+100%)
315016
M95408
Median Utility Tractor12

3150 is in the 73rd percentile; M9540 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

3150 (A)M9540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model3150M9540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelNot recordedV3800-DI-T—
Power Output95hp95hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ M9540+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders64▲ 3150+2 · +50%
Displacement359ci230ci▲ 3150+129 ci · +56%
Bore4.2in3.9in▲ 3150+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.3in4.7in▲ M9540+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftPartially synchronized (Synchro-Shuttle), Power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
LengthNot recorded148in—
WidthNot recorded78in—
HeightNot recorded97.6in—
Operating Weight11,770lb5,093lb▲ 3150+6,677 lb · +131%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchThree-point hitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity6,300lb5,500lb▲ 3150+800 lb · +15%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
Coolant4.5gal2.4gal▲ 3150+2.1 gal · +88%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 3150Kubota M9540Difference
TypeROPS or Cab (optional)Two-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 81st percentile (95 hp)B · 81st percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 87th percentile (359 ci)B · 62nd percentile (230 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 90th percentile (11,770 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,093 lb)
A · 3150B · M9540Median Utility Tractor
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