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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 L3901
KubotaModel B
Kubota L3901
Utility
- power
- 37.5 hp
- displacement
- 111 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
John DeereJohn Deere 970
vs
KubotaKubota L3901
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ L3901 higher · +4.5 hp (+14%)97033 hp
L390137.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
970 is in the 25th percentile; L3901 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied970111 ci
L3901111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
970 is in the 26th percentile; L3901 is in the 26th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 970 higher · +1 (+33%)9704
L39013
Median Utility Tractor4
970 is in the 50th percentile; L3901 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ L3901 higher · +111 lb (+4%)9702,667 lb
L39012,778 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
970 is in the 19th percentile; L3901 is in the 20th · 5,107 models
970 (A)L3901 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 970 | L3901 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Kubota | — |
| Model | 4TN82 | D1803 | — |
| Power Output | 33hp | 37.5hp | ▲ L3901+4.5 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,700RPM | ▲ L3901+300 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 970+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 111ci | 111ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.2in | 3.4in | ▲ L3901+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 4in | ▲ L3901+0.6 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 123in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 55.1in | — |
| Height | 84.6in | 91.7in | ▲ L3901+7.1 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 2,667lb | 2,778lb | ▲ L3901+111 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two-stage clutch | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,011lb | 1,985lb | ▲ 970+26 lb · +1% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential wet disc | Wet disk | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.5gal | 1.6gal | ▲ L3901+0.1 gal · +7% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 970 | Kubota L3901 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Open with two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 25th percentile (33 hp)B · 31st percentile (37.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 26th percentile (111 ci)B · 26th percentile (111 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 19th percentile (2,667 lb)B · 20th percentile (2,778 lb)
Height
median 94.1 inA · 32nd percentile (84.6 in)B · 45th percentile (91.7 in)
A · 970B · L3901Median Utility Tractor