John Deere 530 vs Kubota GL418
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 530 and the Kubota GL418 deliver the same power: 41 HP.
- The Kubota GL418 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1958 for the John Deere 530.
- The John Deere 530 is heavier: 2249 kg versus 1450 kg for the Kubota GL418.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 530 | Kubota GL418 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 41 HP | 41 HP |
| Production years | 1958–1960 | 1993–1995 |
| Fuel | Propane (LP) | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.1 L | 2.2 L |
| Weight | 2 249 kg | 1 450 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 |