John DeereModel A
John Deere 840
Utility
- power
- 37.5 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 840 vs Kubota L3901
KubotaModel B
Kubota L3901
Utility
- power
- 37.5 hp
- displacement
- 111 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
John DeereJohn Deere 840
vs
KubotaKubota L3901
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied84037.5 hp
L390137.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
840 is in the 31st percentile; L3901 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 840 higher · +68 ci (+61%)840179 ci
L3901111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
840 is in the 48th percentile; L3901 is in the 26th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8403
L39013
Median Utility Tractor4
840 is in the 23rd percentile; L3901 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ 840 higher · +2,226 lb (+80%)8405,004 lb
L39012,778 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
840 is in the 48th percentile; L3901 is in the 20th · 5,107 models
840 (A)L3901 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 840 | L3901 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | Not recorded | D1803 | — |
| Power Output | 37.5hp | 37.5hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,700RPM | ▲ L3901+300 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 111ci | ▲ 840+68 ci · +61% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.4in | ▲ 840+0.8 in · +24% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4in | ▲ 840+0.3 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift and two-speed power shift | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 138in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 65.4in | 55.1in | ▲ 840+10.3 in · +19% |
| Height | 103in | 91.7in | ▲ 840+11.3 in · +12% |
| Operating Weight | 5,004lb | 2,778lb | ▲ 840+2,226 lb · +80% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II/I | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 1,985lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disk | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 1.6gal | ▲ 840+1.2 gal · +75% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 840 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open with two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 31st percentile (37.5 hp)B · 31st percentile (37.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 26th percentile (111 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 48th percentile (5,004 lb)B · 20th percentile (2,778 lb)
Width
median 66 inA · 49th percentile (65.4 in)B · 27th percentile (55.1 in)
A · 840B · L3901Median Utility Tractor