Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5605 vs Kubota MD87

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5605

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 5605 specs
Kubota MD87 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota MD87

Utility

power
85.8 hp
displacement
285 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full MD87 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5605
vs
KubotaKubota MD87

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,3215,720

Engine Power

▲ MD87 higher · +10.8 hp (+14%)
560575 hp
MD8785.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5605 is in the 68th percentile; MD87 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MD87 higher · +9 ci (+3%)
5605276 ci
MD87285 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5605 is in the 81st percentile; MD87 is in the 83rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
56054
MD874
Median Utility Tractor4

5605 is in the 50th percentile; MD87 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MD87 higher · +15 (+167%)
56059
MD8724
Median Utility Tractor12

5605 is in the 35th percentile; MD87 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

5605 (A)MD87 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5605Kubota MD87Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota
Model5605MD87
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5605Kubota MD87Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota
Model4045D Series 350V4702
Power Output75hp85.8hpMD87+10.8 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci285ciMD87+9 ci · +3%
Bore4.2in4.3inMD87+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in4.9in5605+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5605Kubota MD87Difference
TypeJohn Deere Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Partial power shift, Creeper

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5605Kubota MD87Difference
Length152in153inMD87+1 in · <1%
WidthNot recorded74in
Height103in103inSame
Operating Weight5,952lbNot recorded

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5605Kubota MD87Difference
System TypeOpen center gear pumpNot recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5605Kubota MD87Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory II
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity9,921lbNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5605Kubota MD87Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type2WD4WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5605Kubota MD87Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5605Kubota MD87Difference
Coolant4gal3.8gal5605+0.2 gal · +5%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 83rd percentile (285 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Length

median 137 in
A · 67th percentile (152 in)B · 69th percentile (153 in)
A · 5605B · MD87Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 5605Full spec pageKubota MD87