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JohnDeere3043D

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KubotaL4060

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John Deere 3043DKubota L4060

Engine HPhp

41.6 hp

▲42 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

34 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,715 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,081.2 lb

▲2,756 lb

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Spec	John Deere3043D	KubotaL4060


PTO Power	36.3 hp	34 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Turbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)
Displacement	95.8 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp @ 800 rpm	42 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Single gear	Tandem pump - gear type
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	5.9 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 9.8 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 9.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.3 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm
PTO Type	Transmission	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	3,858 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	2,756 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X18LL-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	27X10.50LL-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	4.6 gal-24
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	14.9-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	8.3-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.2 gal	8.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.7 gal	13.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.7 gal	11.4 gal

Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	104.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	1704 lb	2549 lb (11341 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1186 lb	1715 lb

Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): N/A
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	DT (4WD): 8Fx8R; GST (4WD): 12Fx8R; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each
Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	DT (4WD): Gear; GST (4WD): Glide Shift; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.5 mph	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Rear differential lock, standard

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc type, mechanically activated
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,433 lbs.
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62.0 in	74.6 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	66.5 in
Ground Clearance	13.0-13.9 in (331-13.9 in)	15.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 91.1 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft (2.8 m)	8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	129.5 in

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