Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5045E (2015-) vs Kubota M4900

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5045E (2015-)

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5045E (2015-) specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M4900

Utility

power
50.6 hp
displacement
168 ci
Cylinders
5
Forward gears
8
Full M4900 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)
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KubotaKubota M4900

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M4900 higher · +0.6 hp (+1%)
5045E (2015-)50 hp
M490050.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5045E (2015-) is in the 45th percentile; M4900 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5045E (2015-) higher · +11 ci (+7%)
5045E (2015-)179 ci
M4900168 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5045E (2015-) is in the 48th percentile; M4900 is in the 45th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M4900 higher · +2 (+67%)
5045E (2015-)3
M49005
Median Utility Tractor4

5045E (2015-) is in the 23rd percentile; M4900 is in the 88th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5045E (2015-) higher · +1 (+13%)
5045E (2015-)9
M49008
Median Utility Tractor12

5045E (2015-) is in the 35th percentile; M4900 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5045E (2015-) (A)M4900 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model5045E (2015-)M4900—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelPowerTech 3029TF2803—
Power Output50hp50.6hp▲ M4900+0.6 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ M4900+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders35▲ M4900+2 · +67%
Displacement179ci168ci▲ 5045E (2015-)+11 ci · +7%
Bore4.2in3.4in▲ 5045E (2015-)+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke4.3in3.6in▲ 5045E (2015-)+0.7 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
Length138in137in▲ 5045E (2015-)+1 in · <1%
Width57.1in67.3in▲ M4900+10.2 in · +18%
Height96.5in92.9in▲ 5045E (2015-)+3.6 in · +4%
Operating Weight4,410lb3,748lb▲ 5045E (2015-)+662 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
TypeIndependent with mechanical clutchLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,970lb4,190lb▲ M4900+220 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M4900Difference
TypeFolding 2-post ROPSOpen ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 47th percentile (50.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 45th percentile (168 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 88th percentile (5)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 42nd percentile (4,410 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,748 lb)
A · 5045E (2015-)B · M4900Median Utility Tractor
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