Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5300 vs Kubota M4050

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5300

Utility

power
55.9 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5300 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M4050

Utility

power
48 hp
displacement
159 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full M4050 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5300
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KubotaKubota M4050

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5300 higher · +7.9 hp (+16%)
530055.9 hp
M405048 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5300 is in the 50th percentile; M4050 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5300 higher · +20 ci (+13%)
5300179 ci
M4050159 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5300 is in the 48th percentile; M4050 is in the 43rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M4050 higher · +3 (+100%)
53003
M40506
Median Utility Tractor4

5300 is in the 23rd percentile; M4050 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5300 higher · +1 (+13%)
53009
M40508
Median Utility Tractor12

5300 is in the 35th percentile; M4050 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5300 (A)M4050 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model5300M4050—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelJohn Deere 3029DAT01S2600-AL—
Power Output55.9hp48hp▲ 5300+7.9 hp · +16%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ M4050+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders36▲ M4050+3 · +100%
Displacement179ci159ci▲ 5300+20 ci · +13%
Bore4.2in3.2in▲ 5300+1 in · +31%
Stroke4.3in3.2in▲ 5300+1.1 in · +34%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
TypePartially synchronizedConstant mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
Length124inNot recorded—
Width66.5in72.4in▲ M4050+5.9 in · +9%
Height88.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,004lb4,080lb▲ 5300+924 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,375lb3,680lb▲ M4050+305 lb · +9%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discDifferential mechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5300Kubota M4050Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55.9 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 43rd percentile (159 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 48th percentile (5,004 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,080 lb)
A · 5300B · M4050Median Utility Tractor
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