John Deere 1630VU vs Kubota GM56
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1630VU and the Kubota GM56 deliver the same power: 55 HP.
- The Kubota GM56 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1974 for the John Deere 1630VU.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1630VU | Kubota GM56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 1998–2006 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 3.3 L |
| Weight | — | 2 150 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 730 kg |
| Wheelbase | 160 cm | 210 cm |
| Length | 254 cm | 365 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |