Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5045E (2015-) vs Kubota M5040

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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 M5040

Utility

power
50.5 hp
displacement
186 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M5040 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)
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KubotaKubota M5040

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M5040 higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
5045E (2015-)50 hp
M504050.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5045E (2015-) is in the 45th percentile; M5040 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5040 higher · +7 ci (+4%)
5045E (2015-)179 ci
M5040186 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5045E (2015-) is in the 48th percentile; M5040 is in the 50th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M5040 higher · +1 (+33%)
5045E (2015-)3
M50404
Median Utility Tractor4

5045E (2015-) is in the 23rd percentile; M5040 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5045E (2015-) higher · +1 (+13%)
5045E (2015-)9
M50408
Median Utility Tractor12

5045E (2015-) is in the 35th percentile; M5040 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5045E (2015-) (A)M5040 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model5045E (2015-)M5040—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelPowerTech 3029TV3007-DI—
Power Output50hp50.5hp▲ M5040+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ M5040+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders34▲ M5040+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci186ci▲ M5040+7 ci · +4%
Bore4.2in3.7in▲ 5045E (2015-)+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
Length138in140in▲ M5040+2 in · +1%
Width57.1in73.2in▲ M5040+16.1 in · +28%
Height96.5in95.3in▲ 5045E (2015-)+1.2 in · +1%
Operating Weight4,410lb3,748lb▲ 5045E (2015-)+662 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
TypeIndependent with mechanical clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,970lb4,190lb▲ M5040+220 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discMultiple wet discs—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)Kubota M5040Difference
TypeFolding 2-post ROPSOpen with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 50th percentile (186 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

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 · M5040Median Utility Tractor
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