John Deere 4044M vs Kubota L4060

Across 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 4044M leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 4044M and Kubota L4060.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere4044M	KubotaL4060

▶Engine
PTO Power	32.3 hp	34 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)
Displacement	133.6 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid (water pump)	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp @ 600 rpm	42 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
▶Weight
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published
▶Warranty
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.
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Single gear	Tandem pump - gear type
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	11.2 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 9.8 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 9.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.4 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	3,858 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 (limited)	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,756 lb
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	41X18LL-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	27X10.50LL-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/85D24	4.6 gal-24
R4 Industrial - Front	260/70D16.5	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28 (6PR) or 380/70R28 or 360/80R28	14.9-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (10PR) or 280/70R16 or 250/75R16	8.3-16
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)	7.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	8.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)	13.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	11.4 gal
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	112.1 in	104.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	2549 lb (11341 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb	1715 lb
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): N/A
No. of Speeds	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range	DT (4WD): 8Fx8R; GST (4WD): 12Fx8R; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each
Transmission Type	Standard: PowrReverser (PRT); Optional: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic	DT (4WD): Gear; GST (4WD): Glide Shift; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Rear differential lock, standard
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet disc type, mechanically activated
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard; engagement On-the-Go	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	1,433 lbs.
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3307 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Optional mechanical suspension seat; adjustable weight 52-275.6 lb (115-275 lb); fore/aft adjustment; flips forward	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	73.0 in	74.6 in
Overall Width	78.2 in	66.5 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 15.6 in; Drawbar support: 14.8 in	15.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	93.7 in	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	69.5 in	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 91.1 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	17.1 ft (5.2 m)	8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	130.6 in	129.5 in
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Kubota Grand L60 Series Brush Guard Insert (L3560-L6060) $289.00 Messick's partnership, staged by migration 0118

John Deere 4044M vs Kubota L4060: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060?

The John Deere 4044M leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the Kubota L4060.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 32.3 hp hp for the John Deere 4044M.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060?

The John Deere 4044M leads on loader lift at 2,396 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L4060.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4044M.

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