John Deere 40C vs Kubota L3800
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 40C is more powerful than the Kubota L3800: 38 HP versus 37 HP (+1 HP, +3%).
- The Kubota L3800 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 2005 for the John Deere 40C.
- The John Deere 40C offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1399 kg versus 906 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 40C | Kubota L3800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 38 HP | 37 HP |
| Production years | 2005–2015 | 2011–2014 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.7 L | 1.8 L |
| Weight | 1 520 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 399 kg | 906 kg |
| Wheelbase | 161 cm | 160 cm |
| Length | 306 cm | 280 cm |