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John DeereModel A
John Deere 6405
Utility
- power
- 106 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 6405 vs Kubota M8970
KubotaModel B
Kubota M8970
Utility
- power
- 105 hp
- displacement
- 262 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
John DeereJohn Deere 6405
vs
KubotaKubota M8970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 6405 higher · +1 hp (<1%)6405106 hp
M8970105 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
6405 is in the 86th percentile; M8970 is in the 85th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6405 higher · +14 ci (+5%)6405276 ci
M8970262 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
6405 is in the 81st percentile; M8970 is in the 74th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied64054
M89704
Median Utility Tractor4
6405 is in the 50th percentile; M8970 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ M8970 higher · +21 lb (<1%)64057,695 lb
M89707,716 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
6405 is in the 73rd percentile; M8970 is in the 73rd · 5,107 models
6405 (A)M8970 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 6405 | M8970 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 4045T | V4300-T-A | — |
| Power Output | 106hp | 105hp | ▲ 6405+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ M8970+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 262ci | ▲ 6405+14 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ M8970+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.5in | ▲ 6405+0.5 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Multiple options: fully synchronized, power shuttle, partial power shift | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 160in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 80.7in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 115in | — |
| Operating Weight | 7,695lb | 7,716lb | ▲ M8970+21 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Constant flow gear pump | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category 2 and 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.2gal | 3.9gal | ▲ 6405+0.3 gal · +8% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 6405 | Kubota M8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 86th percentile (106 hp)B · 85th percentile (105 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 74th percentile (262 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 73rd percentile (7,695 lb)B · 73rd percentile (7,716 lb)
A · 6405B · M8970Median Utility Tractor