John Deere 3039R vs Kubota L3600

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Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 3039R leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 3039R and Kubota L3600.

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Spec	John Deere 3039R	Kubota L3600
Engine HP (hp)	38.2 hp	▲ 38.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31.1 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,900 lb	2,800 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,598 lb	1,499 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 2,310 lb
Lift Height (in)	102 in	▲ 102.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,327 lbf	2,557 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	7.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.5 mph	14.3 mph

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John Deere 3039RKubota L3600

Engine HPhp

38.2 hp

▲38.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31.1 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

▲2,900 lb

2,800 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲1,598 lb

1,499 lb

300R320RLA680LA681

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲2,310 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere3039R	KubotaL3600


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-MJT	V1903-A
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Indirect injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	95.7 in³	113.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.2 hp	38.5 hp
PTO Power	31.1 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; eHydro: PV axial-piston hydrostatic pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	7.8 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 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	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	9.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	7.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	6.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	10.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional with eHydro (2100 rpm)	Optional mid-PTO, 2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth involute spline)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	2,870 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	2,310 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R (standard); eHydro Hydrostatic-3 Range (optional)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): synchronized shuttle and synchronized transmission, 8F/8R; GST (4WD): Glide Shift, 8F/8R
No. of Speeds	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: 3 range	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	eHydro: 18.50 mph	14.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	eHydro: 18.50 mph	13.1 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Dry type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock (traction assist)	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Two-post ROPS
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,430 lb

Overall Width	69.1 in	56.1 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	F (2WD): 71.3 in; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 71.1 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	13.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 8.2 ft; GST (4WD): 8.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	83.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published
Overall Length	120.2 in (with 3-point hitch)	118.1 in (without 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	F (2WD): 2,800 lb; DT (4WD): 2,955 lb; GST (4WD): 2,965 lb (with ROPS)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Ag: 6.00-16 (2WD) or 8.3-16 (4WD) front, 13.6-24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	F (2WD): 6.00-16; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 8.3-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15 or 25/10.5LLX15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20 or 41X18LL-16.1	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	Not Published
Loader Model	300R; 320R	LA680; LA681
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	LA680: 102.4 in; LA681: 102.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	LA680: 1,499 lb; LA681: 1,499 lb
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	LA680: 2,557 lbf; LA681: 2,557 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Not Published

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John Deere 3039R vs Kubota L3600: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?: The Kubota L3600 leads on engine hp at 38.5 hp hp, compared to 38.2 hp hp for the John Deere 3039R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?: The John Deere 3039R leads on pto hp at 31.1 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Kubota L3600.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?: The John Deere 3039R leads on weight at 2,900 lb lb, compared to 2,800 lb lb for the Kubota L3600.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?: The John Deere 3039R leads on loader lift at 1,598 lb lb, compared to 1,499 lb lb for the Kubota L3600.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?: The Kubota L3600 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,310 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 3039R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3039R	Kubota L3600
Engine HP (hp)	38.2 hp	▲ 38.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31.1 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,900 lb	2,800 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,598 lb	1,499 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 2,310 lb
Lift Height (in)	102 in	▲ 102.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,327 lbf	2,557 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	7.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.5 mph	14.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3039RKubota L3600

Engine HPhp

38.2 hp

▲38.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31.1 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

▲2,900 lb

2,800 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲1,598 lb

1,499 lb

300R320RLA680LA681

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲2,310 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 Deere3039R	KubotaL3600


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-MJT	V1903-A
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Indirect injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	95.7 in³	113.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.2 hp	38.5 hp
PTO Power	31.1 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; eHydro: PV axial-piston hydrostatic pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	7.8 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 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	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	9.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	7.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	6.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	10.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional with eHydro (2100 rpm)	Optional mid-PTO, 2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth involute spline)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	2,870 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	2,310 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R (standard); eHydro Hydrostatic-3 Range (optional)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): synchronized shuttle and synchronized transmission, 8F/8R; GST (4WD): Glide Shift, 8F/8R
No. of Speeds	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: 3 range	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	eHydro: 18.50 mph	14.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	eHydro: 18.50 mph	13.1 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Dry type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock (traction assist)	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Two-post ROPS
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,430 lb

Overall Width	69.1 in	56.1 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	F (2WD): 71.3 in; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 71.1 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	13.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 8.2 ft; GST (4WD): 8.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	83.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published
Overall Length	120.2 in (with 3-point hitch)	118.1 in (without 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	F (2WD): 2,800 lb; DT (4WD): 2,955 lb; GST (4WD): 2,965 lb (with ROPS)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Ag: 6.00-16 (2WD) or 8.3-16 (4WD) front, 13.6-24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	F (2WD): 6.00-16; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 8.3-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15 or 25/10.5LLX15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20 or 41X18LL-16.1	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	Not Published
Loader Model	300R; 320R	LA680; LA681
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	LA680: 102.4 in; LA681: 102.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	LA680: 1,499 lb; LA681: 1,499 lb
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	LA680: 2,557 lbf; LA681: 2,557 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Not Published

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John Deere 3039R vs Kubota L3600: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?

The Kubota L3600 leads on engine hp at 38.5 hp hp, compared to 38.2 hp hp for the John Deere 3039R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?

The John Deere 3039R leads on pto hp at 31.1 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Kubota L3600.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?

The John Deere 3039R leads on weight at 2,900 lb lb, compared to 2,800 lb lb for the Kubota L3600.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?

The John Deere 3039R leads on loader lift at 1,598 lb lb, compared to 1,499 lb lb for the Kubota L3600.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the Kubota L3600?

The Kubota L3600 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,310 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 3039R.

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