Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5403 vs Kubota M4073

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5403

Utility

power
74 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5403 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M4073

Utility

power
74 hp
displacement
203 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
36
Full M4073 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5403
vs
KubotaKubota M4073

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
540374 hp
M407374 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5403 is in the 66th percentile; M4073 is in the 66th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M4073 higher · +24 ci (+13%)
5403179 ci
M4073203 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5403 is in the 48th percentile; M4073 is in the 56th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M4073 higher · +1 (+33%)
54033
M40734
Median Utility Tractor4

5403 is in the 23rd percentile; M4073 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M4073 higher · +27 (+300%)
54039
M407336
Median Utility Tractor12

5403 is in the 35th percentile; M4073 is in the 99th · 4,941 models

5403 (A)M4073 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model5403M4073—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelNot recordedV3307—
Power Output74hp74hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ M4073+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci203ci▲ M4073+24 ci · +13%
Bore4.2in3.7in▲ 5403+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.3in4.7in▲ M4073+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
TypePartially synchronizedPower Shuttle, Two-speed Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
LengthNot recorded146in—
WidthNot recorded76.8in—
HeightNot recorded102in—
Operating Weight4,949lb5,666lb▲ M4073+717 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchRear Type II—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,591lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5403Kubota M4073Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 66th percentile (74 hp)B · 66th percentile (74 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 56th percentile (203 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 99th percentile (36)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,949 lb)B · 53rd percentile (5,666 lb)
A · 5403B · M4073Median Utility Tractor
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