John Deere 3130 vs Kubota M8950
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 3130 and the Kubota M8950 deliver the same power: 96 HP.
- The Kubota M8950 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1973 for the John Deere 3130.
- The John Deere 3130 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 3380 kg versus 2199 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 3130 | Kubota M8950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 96 HP | 96 HP |
| Production years | 1973–1979 | 1984–1993 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 5.4 L | 4.3 L |
| Weight | 3 719 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 6 | 24 / 8 |
| Rear lift capacity | 3 380 kg | 2 199 kg |
| Wheelbase | 246 cm | 243 cm |
| Length | 400 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |