John Deere 520 vs Kubota GL417
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 520 and the Kubota GL417 deliver the same power: 41 HP.
- The Kubota GL417 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1956 for the John Deere 520.
- The John Deere 520 is heavier: 2249 kg versus 1440 kg for the Kubota GL417.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 520 | Kubota GL417 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 41 HP | 41 HP |
| Production years | 1956–1958 | 1996–2001 |
| Fuel | Propane (LP) | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.1 L | 2.2 L |
| Weight | 2 249 kg | 1 440 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 865 kg |
| Wheelbase | 228 cm | 183 cm |
| Length | 337 cm | 332 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |