This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 8R 230 and the Kubota M5970.
| John Deere 8R 230 | Kubota M5970 | |
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| Engine | ||
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota |
| Engine Model | - | D3200 |
| Engine Cooling Type | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Engine Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine Induction Type | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 | 3 |
| Engine Displacement Value | 548 ci (9.0 L) | 196 ci (3.2 L) |
| Engine Rated Rpm | - | 2400 |
| Engine Power Output Value | 204 hp (152.1 kW) | 60 hp (44.4 kW) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift | Manual with dry disc clutch |
| Transmission Forward Gears | 23 | 16 |
| Transmission Reverse Gears | 11 | 4 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Value | 252.8 | 144 |
| Width Value | - | 72.8 |
| Operating Weight Value | 27785 lb (12603 kg) | 5049 lb (2290 kg) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Chassis | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
| Drive Type | MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) - 4WD | 4WD |
| Front Tire Type | - | - |
| Rear Tire Type | - | - |
| Hitch Type | III/IIIN | II/I and JISII/I |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 2 |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear |
| Hydraulic System Type | Closed center pressure flow compensated | - |
| Operator Station Type | Cab | ROPS |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric |
