John DeereModel A
John Deere 870
Utility
- power
- 28 hp
- displacement
- 83.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 870 vs Kubota L210
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John DeereJohn Deere 870
vs
KubotaKubota L210
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 870 higher · +7 hp (+33%)87028 hp
L21021 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
870 is in the 20th percentile; L210 is in the 9th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 870 higher · +17.8 ci (+27%)87083.1 ci
L21065.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
870 is in the 14th percentile; L210 is in the 8th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 870 higher · +1 (+50%)8703
L2102
Median Utility Tractor4
870 is in the 23rd percentile; L210 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 870 higher · +3 (+50%)8709
L2106
Median Utility Tractor12
870 is in the 35th percentile; L210 is in the 11th · 4,941 models
870 (A)L210 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 870 | L210 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Kubota | — |
| Model | 3TN84 | Z1100A | — |
| Power Output | 28hp | 21hp | ▲ 870+7 hp · +33% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,700RPM | ▲ L210+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 | ▲ 870+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 83.1ci | 65.3ci | ▲ 870+17.8 ci · +27% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.5in | ▲ L210+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 3.5in | ▲ L210+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar Shift | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 123in | 76.5in | ▲ 870+46.5 in · +61% |
| Width | 70.5in | 44.1in | ▲ 870+26.4 in · +60% |
| Height | 82.7in | 74.5in | ▲ 870+8.2 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | 2,515lb | 2,160lb | ▲ 870+355 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two stage clutch | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 650rpm | ▲ L210+110 rpm · +20% |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 990rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-point | — |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,879lb | 2,051lb | ▲ L210+172 lb · +9% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential Wet Disc | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.4gal | 1.8gal | ▲ L210+0.4 gal · +29% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L210 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 20th percentile (28 hp)B · 9th percentile (21 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 14th percentile (83.1 ci)B · 8th percentile (65.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 17th percentile (2,515 lb)B · 13th percentile (2,160 lb)
A · 870B · L210Median Utility Tractor