John Deere 4044M 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 John Deere 4044M leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 4044M and Kubota L4060LE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4044M	Kubota L4060LE
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32.3 hp	▲ 32.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,396 lb	1,715 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,760 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112.1 in	104.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,853 lbf	2,549 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.4 gpm	14.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.6 mph	16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4044MKubota L4060LE

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

42 hp

PTO HPhp

32.3 hp

▲32.5 hp

Weightlb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲2,396 lb

1,764 lb

1,715 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 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 Deere4044M	KubotaL4060LE


PTO Power	32.3 hp	32.5 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	2600 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 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	6.2 gpm	4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	11.2 gpm	9.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm	14.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.4 gpm	14.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Optional, up to 3
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	1 speed: 540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Available	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 (limited)	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,760 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Agricultural, Turf or Industrial tires (options)
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/85D24	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	260/70D16.5	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28 (6PR) or 380/70R28 or 360/80R28	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (10PR) or 280/70R16 or 250/75R16	7.0-16

Coolant Capacity	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	Not Published
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	Not Published

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)	LA805: 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

Clutch	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in	N/A
No. of Speeds	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Standard: PowrReverser (PRT); Optional: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic	Hydrostatic (HST Plus)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	15.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Not Published

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet disc type
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	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	Not Published
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

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	14.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS	93.7 in	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)	69.5 in	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 91.1 in; HSTC-LE (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	Not Published

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John Deere 4044M vs Kubota L4060LE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060LE?: The John Deere 4044M leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the Kubota L4060LE.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060LE?: The Kubota L4060LE leads on pto hp at 32.5 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 L4060LE?: The John Deere 4044M leads on loader lift at 2,396 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L4060LE.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060LE?: The Kubota L4060LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,760 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4044M.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4044M	Kubota L4060LE
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32.3 hp	▲ 32.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,396 lb	1,715 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,760 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112.1 in	104.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,853 lbf	2,549 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.4 gpm	14.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.6 mph	16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4044MKubota L4060LE

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

42 hp

PTO HPhp

32.3 hp

▲32.5 hp

Weightlb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲2,396 lb

1,764 lb

1,715 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 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 Deere4044M	KubotaL4060LE


PTO Power	32.3 hp	32.5 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	2600 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 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	6.2 gpm	4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	11.2 gpm	9.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm	14.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.4 gpm	14.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Optional, up to 3
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	1 speed: 540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Available	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 (limited)	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,760 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Agricultural, Turf or Industrial tires (options)
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/85D24	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	260/70D16.5	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28 (6PR) or 380/70R28 or 360/80R28	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (10PR) or 280/70R16 or 250/75R16	7.0-16

Coolant Capacity	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	Not Published
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	Not Published

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)	LA805: 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

Clutch	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in	N/A
No. of Speeds	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Standard: PowrReverser (PRT); Optional: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic	Hydrostatic (HST Plus)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	15.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Not Published

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet disc type
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	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	Not Published
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

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	14.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS	93.7 in	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)	69.5 in	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 91.1 in; HSTC-LE (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	Not Published

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John Deere 4044M vs Kubota L4060LE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060LE?

The John Deere 4044M leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the Kubota L4060LE.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060LE?

The Kubota L4060LE leads on pto hp at 32.5 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 L4060LE?

The John Deere 4044M leads on loader lift at 2,396 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L4060LE.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the Kubota L4060LE?

The Kubota L4060LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,760 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4044M.

John Deere 4044M vs Kubota L4060LE

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