Head to head · Utility

John Deere 4010 vs Kubota BX1870

John Deere 4010 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 4010

Utility

power
18.5 hp
displacement
47.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 4010 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota BX1870

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
43.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full BX1870 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4010 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
401018.5 hp
BX187018 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4010 is in the 7th percentile; BX1870 is in the 6th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4010 higher · +3.9 ci (+9%)
401047.8 ci
BX187043.9 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4010 is in the 2nd percentile; BX1870 is in the 1st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
40103
BX18703
Median Utility Tractor4

4010 is in the 23rd percentile; BX1870 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 4010 higher · +75 lb (+6%)
40101,420 lb
BX18701,345 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

4010 is in the 4th percentile; BX1870 is in the 4th · 5,107 models

4010 (A)BX1870 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model4010BX1870—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
ManufacturerYanmarKubota—
Model3TNE68D722—
Power Output18.5hp18hp▲ 4010+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM3,000RPM3,200RPM▲ BX1870+200 RPM · +7%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement47.8ci43.9ci▲ 4010+3.9 ci · +9%
Bore2.7in2.6in▲ 4010+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke2.8in2.7in▲ 4010+0.1 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
Length102in91.7in▲ 4010+10.3 in · +11%
Width44.5inNot recorded—
Height78.3in85.8in▲ BX1870+7.5 in · +10%
Operating Weight1,420lb1,345lb▲ 4010+75 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
TypeIndependentOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1540rpm2,500rpm▲ BX1870+1,960 rpm · +363%
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity860lb992lb▲ BX1870+132 lb · +15%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD 4WDFour-wheel drive (4WD)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
Coolant0.6gal0.7gal▲ BX1870+0.1 gal · +17%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4010Kubota BX1870Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSOpen with foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 7th percentile (18.5 hp)B · 6th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 2nd percentile (47.8 ci)B · 1st percentile (43.9 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 4th percentile (1,420 lb)B · 4th percentile (1,345 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 10th percentile (102 in)B · 5th percentile (91.7 in)
A · 4010B · BX1870Median Utility Tractor
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