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Overview
A Kubota-selling dealer critiques how John Deere structures its own competitive comparisons online, then walks around the 4052M itself. Specific callouts include transmission feature gaps, the proprietary loader coupler, hydraulic line routing vulnerability, fixed-loader pricing, and a maintenance-interval dispute over outdated fluid specs. It runs deeper than a typical walkaround but is clearly framed from a Kubota-favorable angle. Best for shoppers who've already seen pro-Deere comparison videos and want a counter-argument.
Messick's Farm Equipment is a dealership channel selling Kubota, so the comparison framing consistently favors Kubota even as the presenter acknowledges the bias upfront.
Spec overview
John Deere 4052M
- PTO horsepower
- 40.8 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
- 3-point lift capacity
- 3,130 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 11.2 gpm