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John DeereModel A
John Deere 970
Utility
- power
- 33 hp
- displacement
- 111 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 970 vs Kubota B3000
KubotaModel B
Kubota B3000
Utility
- power
- 30 hp
- displacement
- 91.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
John DeereJohn Deere 970
vs
KubotaKubota B3000
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 970 higher · +3 hp (+10%)97033 hp
B300030 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
970 is in the 25th percentile; B3000 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 970 higher · +19.6 ci (+21%)970111 ci
B300091.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
970 is in the 26th percentile; B3000 is in the 18th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied9704
B30004
Median Utility Tractor4
970 is in the 50th percentile; B3000 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ 970 higher · +396 lb (+17%)9702,667 lb
B30002,271 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
970 is in the 19th percentile; B3000 is in the 14th · 5,107 models
970 (A)B3000 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 970 | B3000 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Kubota | — |
| Model | 4TN82 | V1505-E3 | — |
| Power Output | 33hp | 30hp | ▲ 970+3 hp · +10% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ B3000+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 111ci | 91.4ci | ▲ 970+19.6 ci · +21% |
| Bore | 3.2in | 3.1in | ▲ 970+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 3.1in | ▲ 970+0.3 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 123in | 104in | ▲ 970+19 in · +18% |
| Width | Not recorded | 53.7in | — |
| Height | 84.6in | 84.6in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 2,667lb | 2,271lb | ▲ 970+396 lb · +17% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two-stage clutch | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 2,500rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,011lb | 2,139lb | ▲ B3000+128 lb · +6% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential wet disc | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.5gal | 1.4gal | ▲ 970+0.1 gal · +7% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota B3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Cab standard with air-conditioning | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 25th percentile (33 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 26th percentile (111 ci)B · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 19th percentile (2,667 lb)B · 14th percentile (2,271 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 32nd percentile (123 in)B · 11th percentile (104 in)
A · 970B · B3000Median Utility Tractor