Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5400 vs Kubota M5970

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5400

Utility

power
68.4 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5400 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5970

Utility

power
59.5 hp
displacement
197 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M5970 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5400
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5400 higher · +8.9 hp (+15%)
540068.4 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5400 is in the 62nd percentile; M5970 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5970 higher · +18 ci (+10%)
5400179 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5400 is in the 48th percentile; M5970 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
54003
M59703
Median Utility Tractor4

5400 is in the 23rd percentile; M5970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5970 higher · +7 (+78%)
54009
M597016
Median Utility Tractor12

5400 is in the 35th percentile; M5970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

5400 (A)M5970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model5400M5970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelJohn Deere 3029TAT01D3200—
Power Output68.4hp59.5hp▲ 5400+8.9 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci197ci▲ M5970+18 ci · +10%
Bore4.2in4.3in▲ M5970+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.3in4.5in▲ M5970+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
TypePartially synchronizedManual with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
Length132in144in▲ M5970+12 in · +9%
Width70.7in72.8in▲ M5970+2.1 in · +3%
Height90.9in95.3in▲ M5970+4.4 in · +5%
Operating Weight4,560lb5,049lb▲ M5970+489 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
Front Tire Size27/9.5-15Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size16.9-30Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchII/I and JISII/I—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,375lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
Coolant2.5gal3.1gal▲ M5970+0.6 gal · +24%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5400Kubota M5970Difference
TypeROPSROPSSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 62nd percentile (68.4 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 52nd percentile (197 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 44th percentile (4,560 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · 5400B · M5970Median Utility Tractor
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