John Deere 3030 vs Kubota SMZ955
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 3030 and the Kubota SMZ955 deliver the same power: 93 HP.
- The Kubota SMZ955 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1978 for the John Deere 3030.
- The John Deere 3030 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 3380 kg versus 3299 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 3030 | Kubota SMZ955 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 93 HP | 93 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1979 | 2011–2014 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 5.4 L | 3.8 L |
| Weight | — | 3 250 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 6 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 3 380 kg | 3 299 kg |
| Wheelbase | 246 cm | 225 cm |
| Length | 400 cm | 395 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |