John Deere 3046R vs Kioti DK4520

Across 8 measurable specs, the Kioti DK4520 leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: John Deere 3046R and Kioti DK4520.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere3046R	KiotiDK4520

▶Engine
PTO Power	36.6 hp	38.9 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element (dual element)	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, 4-cycle, water-cooled engine
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)	Not Published
Displacement	97.6 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid (water pump)	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	44.7 hp @ 600 rpm	44.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
▶Weight
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	PV axial piston (hydrostatic pump); dual gear (implement and steering pump)	Gear
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	4.94 gpm
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	9.62 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	14.56 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	14.56 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	2,998 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Available: 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	2,716 lb
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	5.7 gal-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	29-12.5-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	14.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	8.0-16
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	0.89 gal (engine only)
Crankcase Capacity	1.5 gal (with filter)	1.95 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	1.48 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	11.4 gal
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	90 in	107.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	3,895 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park mounting system	Quick Attach (QA) bucket
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	2,474 lb @ 59.84 in pivot pin height
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry Single Stage
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	8F/8R
Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Synchronized Shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	16.70 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	16.30 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock; Limited slip differential	Rear differential lock (standard)
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet Multi Disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Mechanical 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,655 lb (Vertical Load)
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Scissor-link suspension seat; adjustable	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	68.0 in	71.3 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in (front axle clearance)	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	96.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft (2.8 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	124.3 in
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $200.00 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection Kioti DK10/20 & CK10/20 with 6 bolt Grill Guard Brush Screen Insert $250.00

John Deere 3046R vs Kioti DK4520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on engine hp at 44.9 hp hp, compared to 44.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on pto hp at 38.9 hp hp, compared to 36.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on loader lift at 2,474 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the Kioti DK4520?

The Kioti DK4520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 2,194 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

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