John Deere 3420 vs Kubota M6970
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 3420 and the Kubota M6970 deliver the same power: 77 HP.
- The Kubota M6970 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1970 for the John Deere 3420.
- The John Deere 3420 is heavier: 3478 kg versus 3139 kg for the Kubota M6970.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 3420 | Kubota M6970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 77 HP | 77 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1975 | 1990–1998 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 5 L | 4 L |
| Weight | 3 478 kg | 3 139 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 2 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 2 699 kg |
| Wheelbase | 255 cm | 226 cm |
| Length | 408 cm | 388 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |