John Deere 1530 vs Kubota MX4900
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1530 and the Kubota MX4900 deliver the same power: 51 HP.
- The Kubota MX4900 is the more recent model: production started in 2025, versus 1973 for the John Deere 1530.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1530 | Kubota MX4900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
| Production years | 1973–1975 | 2025+ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.4 L |
| Weight | 2 177 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Shuttle |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 047 kg |
| Wheelbase | 187 cm | 189 cm |
| Length | 338 cm | 319 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |