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Kubota L3830DT vs Kubota M5970

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Kubota M5970

Utility

power
59.5 hp
displacement
197 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M5970 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M5970 higher · +20.5 hp (+53%)
L3830DT39 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L3830DT is in the 32nd percentile; M5970 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5970 higher · +85 ci (+76%)
L3830DT112 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L3830DT is in the 27th percentile; M5970 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L3830DT3
M59703
Median Utility Tractor4

L3830DT is in the 23rd percentile; M5970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5970 higher · +8 (+100%)
L3830DT8
M597016
Median Utility Tractor12

L3830DT is in the 23rd percentile; M5970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

L3830DT (A)M5970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL3830DTM5970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL3830 DTD3200—
Power Output39hp59.5hp▲ M5970+20.5 hp · +53%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,400RPM▲ L3830DT+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement112ci197ci▲ M5970+85 ci · +76%
BoreNot recorded4.3in—
StrokeNot recorded4.5in—

Transmission

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
TypeFSTManual with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
Length118in144in▲ M5970+26 in · +22%
Width67.2in72.8in▲ M5970+5.6 in · +8%
Height91.2in95.3in▲ M5970+4.1 in · +4%
Operating Weight3,263lb5,049lb▲ M5970+1,786 lb · +55%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
Front Tire Size8.3-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size14.9-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchII/I and JISII/I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,756lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
Chassis Type4x44x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecKubota L3830DTKubota M5970Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (39 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 27th percentile (112 ci)B · 52nd percentile (197 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 26th percentile (3,263 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · L3830DTB · M5970Median Utility Tractor
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