John Deere 3032E vs Kubota L2800

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Kubota L2800 leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 3032E and Kubota L2800.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3032E	Kubota L2800
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 30.7 hp	30 hp
PTO HP (hp)	25 hp	25 hp
Weight (lb)	2,266 lb	▲ 2,600 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,186 lb	1,142 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,435 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 95.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 1,858 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3032EKubota L2800

Engine HPhp

▲30.7 hp

30 hp

PTO HPhp

▲25 hp

Weightlb

2,266 lb

2,359 lb

2,536 lb

▲2,600 lb

2WD gear4WD gear4WD

Loader Liftlb

▲1,186 lb

1,142 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲1,435 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere3032E	KubotaL2800


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Not Published
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	91.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	30.7 hp	30 hp
PTO Power	25 hp	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 25 hp; HST (4WD): 23.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 2
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	Indirect injection (E-TVCS)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: Tandem gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.5 gpm
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.5 gpm (6.5 + 4.0, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	9.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	7.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Independent	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): transmission-driven, live-continuous running; HST (4WD): live-continuous with overrunning clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1998 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1356 lb	1435 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (2-range)	Not Published
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 8F/4R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.7 mph; HST (4WD): 14.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 4.9 mph; HST (4WD): 13.2 mph
Clutch	Not Published	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): dry-type single stage; HST (4WD): dry-type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock standard

Frame Type	Not Published	Two-post ROPS (foldable ROPS optional)
Steering	Power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1760 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	880 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	115.9 in	F (2WD gear): 110.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 106.5 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)	51.4 in
Wheelbase	62.8 in	F (2WD): 63.4 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 63.3 in
Ground Clearance	12.7 in (R4 tires)	F (2WD gear): 13.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	F (2WD gear): 7.9 ft; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 8.2 ft (w/brake) (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	95.3 in	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2266 lb	F (2WD gear): 2359 lb; DT (4WD gear): 2536 lb; HST (4WD): 2600 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2972 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	F (2WD gear): 5-15 front, 11.2-24 rear; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7-16 front, 11.2-24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	F (2WD gear): 5-15; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	2WD: 23x8.50-12; 4WD: 25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	27x8.50-15 (4WD)
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	15-19.5 R4 (4WD)

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Not Published
Loader Model	D160	LA463
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	LA463: 95.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	LA463: 1142 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	LA463: 1858 lbf (at 19.7 in) (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	Not Published

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John Deere 3032E vs Kubota L2800: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?: The John Deere 3032E leads on engine hp at 30.7 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the Kubota L2800.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 25 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?: The Kubota L2800 leads on weight at 2,600 lb lb, compared to 2,266 lb lb for the John Deere 3032E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?: The John Deere 3032E leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 1,142 lb lb for the Kubota L2800.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?: The Kubota L2800 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,435 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3032E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3032E	Kubota L2800
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 30.7 hp	30 hp
PTO HP (hp)	25 hp	25 hp
Weight (lb)	2,266 lb	▲ 2,600 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,186 lb	1,142 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,435 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 95.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 1,858 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3032EKubota L2800

Engine HPhp

▲30.7 hp

30 hp

PTO HPhp

▲25 hp

Weightlb

2,266 lb

2,359 lb

2,536 lb

▲2,600 lb

2WD gear4WD gear4WD

Loader Liftlb

▲1,186 lb

1,142 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲1,435 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere3032E	KubotaL2800


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Not Published
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	91.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	30.7 hp	30 hp
PTO Power	25 hp	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 25 hp; HST (4WD): 23.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 2
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	Indirect injection (E-TVCS)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: Tandem gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.5 gpm
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.5 gpm (6.5 + 4.0, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	9.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	7.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Independent	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): transmission-driven, live-continuous running; HST (4WD): live-continuous with overrunning clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1998 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1356 lb	1435 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (2-range)	Not Published
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 8F/4R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.7 mph; HST (4WD): 14.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 4.9 mph; HST (4WD): 13.2 mph
Clutch	Not Published	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): dry-type single stage; HST (4WD): dry-type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock standard

Frame Type	Not Published	Two-post ROPS (foldable ROPS optional)
Steering	Power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1760 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	880 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	115.9 in	F (2WD gear): 110.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 106.5 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)	51.4 in
Wheelbase	62.8 in	F (2WD): 63.4 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 63.3 in
Ground Clearance	12.7 in (R4 tires)	F (2WD gear): 13.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	F (2WD gear): 7.9 ft; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 8.2 ft (w/brake) (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	95.3 in	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2266 lb	F (2WD gear): 2359 lb; DT (4WD gear): 2536 lb; HST (4WD): 2600 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2972 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	F (2WD gear): 5-15 front, 11.2-24 rear; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7-16 front, 11.2-24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	F (2WD gear): 5-15; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	2WD: 23x8.50-12; 4WD: 25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	27x8.50-15 (4WD)
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	15-19.5 R4 (4WD)

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Not Published
Loader Model	D160	LA463
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	LA463: 95.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	LA463: 1142 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	LA463: 1858 lbf (at 19.7 in) (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	Not Published

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John Deere 3032E vs Kubota L2800: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?

The John Deere 3032E leads on engine hp at 30.7 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the Kubota L2800.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 25 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?

The Kubota L2800 leads on weight at 2,600 lb lb, compared to 2,266 lb lb for the John Deere 3032E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?

The John Deere 3032E leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 1,142 lb lb for the Kubota L2800.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3032E or the Kubota L2800?

The Kubota L2800 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,435 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3032E.

John Deere 3032E vs Kubota L2800

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