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 L2500
KubotaModel B
Kubota L2500
Utility
- power
- 28.2 hp
- displacement
- 85 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 870
vs
KubotaKubota L2500
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ L2500 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)87028 hp
L250028.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
870 is in the 20th percentile; L2500 is in the 20th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ L2500 higher · +1.9 ci (+2%)87083.1 ci
L250085 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
870 is in the 14th percentile; L2500 is in the 14th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8703
L25003
Median Utility Tractor4
870 is in the 23rd percentile; L2500 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 870 higher · +1 (+13%)8709
L25008
Median Utility Tractor12
870 is in the 35th percentile; L2500 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
870 (A)L2500 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 870 | L2500 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Kubota | — |
| Model | 3TN84 | D1403 | — |
| Power Output | 28hp | 28.2hp | ▲ L2500+0.2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,800RPM | ▲ L2500+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 83.1ci | 85ci | ▲ L2500+1.9 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.2in | ▲ 870+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 3.6in | ▲ L2500+0.2 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar Shift | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 123in | 104in | ▲ 870+19 in · +18% |
| Width | 70.5in | 50in | ▲ 870+20.5 in · +41% |
| Height | 82.7in | 83.1in | ▲ L2500+0.4 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 2,515lb | 2,700lb | ▲ L2500+185 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two stage clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,879lb | 1,998lb | ▲ L2500+119 lb · +6% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential Wet Disc | Mechanical wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.4gal | 1.6gal | ▲ L2500+0.2 gal · +14% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 870 | Kubota L2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 20th percentile (28 hp)B · 20th percentile (28.2 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 14th percentile (83.1 ci)B · 14th percentile (85 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 17th percentile (2,515 lb)B · 19th percentile (2,700 lb)
A · 870B · L2500Median Utility Tractor