Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Kubota L4060LE?

The Kubota L4060LE leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Kubota L4060LE?

The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 32.5 hp hp for the Kubota L4060LE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Kubota L4060LE?

The Kubota L4060LE leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Kubota L4060LE?

The Kubota L4060LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,760 lb lb, compared to 2,081.2 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

John Deere 3043D vs Kubota L4060LE

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 L4060LE leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: John Deere 3043D and Kubota L4060LE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3043D	Kubota L4060LE
Engine HP (hp)	41.6 hp	▲ 42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	32.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,715 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,081.2 lb	▲ 2,760 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 104.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,549 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 14.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	▲ 16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DKubota L4060LE

Engine HPhp

41.6 hp

▲42 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

32.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,715 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,081.2 lb

▲2,760 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 Deere3043D	KubotaL4060LE


PTO Power	36.3 hp	32.5 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	2600 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	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	5.9 gpm	9.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.3 gpm	14.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	14.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Optional, up to 3
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm	1 speed: 540 rpm
PTO Type	Transmission	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	2,760 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Agricultural, Turf or Industrial tires (options)
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7.0-16

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

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	LA805: 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)	N/A
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	3 ranges
Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Hydrostatic (HST Plus)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.5 mph	15.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc type
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
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)	14.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 97.6 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): Not Applicable; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 91.1 in; HSTC-LE (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	Not Published

John Deere 3043D vs Kubota L4060LE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Kubota L4060LE?: The Kubota L4060LE leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Kubota L4060LE?: The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 32.5 hp hp for the Kubota L4060LE.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Kubota L4060LE?: The Kubota L4060LE leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Kubota L4060LE?: The Kubota L4060LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,760 lb lb, compared to 2,081.2 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.