John Deere 2420 vs Kubota M5970

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John Deere 2420

John Deere 2420

66 HP · 1970–1975

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Kubota M5970

Kubota M5970

66 HP · 1990–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 2420 and the Kubota M5970 deliver the same power: 66 HP.
  • The Kubota M5970 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1970 for the John Deere 2420.
  • The John Deere 2420 is heavier: 3172 kg versus 2615 kg for the Kubota M5970.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 2420Kubota M5970
Power66 HP66 HP
Production years1970–19751990–1998
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders43
Displacement3.6 L3.2 L
Weight3 172 kg2 615 kg
Drive2WD4WD
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 2
Rear lift capacity2 002 kg
Wheelbase229 cm211 cm
Length384 cm366 cm
CabYes

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