John Deere 1520 vs Kubota M4030SU
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1520 and the Kubota M4030SU deliver the same power: 51 HP.
- The Kubota M4030SU is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1968 for the John Deere 1520.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1520 | Kubota M4030SU | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
| Production years | 1968–1972 | 1988–1998 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 5 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.4 L |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 043 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 204 cm | 199 cm |
| Length | 314 cm | 341 cm |