John Deere 4025 vs Kubota M8970
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 4025 and the Kubota M8970 deliver the same power: 104 HP.
- The Kubota M8970 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1969 for the John Deere 4025.
- The John Deere 4025 is heavier: 3880 kg versus 3499 kg for the Kubota M8970.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 4025 | Kubota M8970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
| Production years | 1969–1972 | 1990–1998 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 6.6 L | 4.3 L |
| Weight | 3 880 kg | 3 499 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 2 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 2 699 kg |
| Wheelbase | 247 cm | 246 cm |
| Length | 387 cm | 406 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |