
John DeereModel A
John Deere 4200
Utility
- power
- 26.3 hp
- displacement
- 73.5 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
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Utility
How they compare
4200 is in the 18th percentile; L305 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models
4200 is in the 10th percentile; L305 is in the 12th · 5,580 models
4200 is in the 23rd percentile; L305 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
4200 is in the 35th percentile; L305 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 4200 | L305 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Kubota | — |
| Model | 3TNE78A | D1301A | — |
| Power Output | 26.3hp | 30hp | ▲ L305+3.7 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 2,700RPM | 2,800RPM | ▲ L305+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 73.5ci | 79.3ci | ▲ L305+5.8 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.2in | ▲ L305+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.2in | ▲ 4200+0.1 in · +3% |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Gear | — |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 117in | 126in | ▲ L305+9 in · +8% |
| Width | 53in | 64.2in | ▲ L305+11.2 in · +21% |
| Height | 81in | 79.5in | ▲ 4200+1.5 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 2,425lb | 3,140lb | ▲ L305+715 lb · +29% |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,198lb | 2,030lb | ▲ 4200+168 lb · +8% |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Differential wet disc | Differential mechanical wet disc | — |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.4gal | 1.5gal | ▲ L305+0.1 gal · +7% |
| Spec | John Deere 4200 | Kubota L305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | — |
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