Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kioti DK5020?

The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on engine hp at 51.5 hp hp, compared to 50.3 hp hp for the Kioti DK5020.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kioti DK5020?

The Kioti DK5020 leads on pto hp at 41.5 hp hp, compared to 40.9 hp hp for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kioti DK5020?

The Kioti DK5020 leads on loader lift at 2,474 lb lb, compared to 2,396 lb lb for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kioti DK5020?

The Kioti DK5020 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.

John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty vs Kioti DK5020

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 Kioti DK5020 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty and Kioti DK5020.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty	Kioti DK5020
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 51.5 hp	50.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40.9 hp	▲ 41.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	2,396 lb	▲ 2,474 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,716 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112.1 in	107.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,853 lbf	▲ 3,895 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.2 gpm	▲ 14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.6 mph	16.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4052M Heavy DutyKioti DK5020

Engine HPhp

▲51.5 hp

50.3 hp

PTO HPhp

40.9 hp

▲41.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

2,396 lb

1,764 lb

▲2,474 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲2,716 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 Deere4052M Heavy Duty	KiotiDK5020


PTO Power	40.9 hp	41.5 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, 4-cycle, water-cooled engine
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	127.6 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	51.5 hp @ 600 rpm	50.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

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)	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor

Pump Type	Single gear	Gear
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	4.94 gpm
Implement Flow	11.2 gpm	9.62 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	14.56 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	14.56 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,998 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available	2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2 (telescopic)	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,716 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	5.7 gal-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	29X12.5-15
Tire Size & Options	R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9-24 (8PR) or 5.2 gal-24 (10PR)	14.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	31.5X13.00-16.5 (10PR)	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	8.0-16

Coolant Capacity	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)	0.89 gal (engine only)
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	1.95 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)	11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	1.48 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	11.4 gal

Loader Lift Height	112.1 in	107.7 in (to pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	3,895 lb (at pivot pins)
Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	Quick attach (QA) bucket
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb	2,474 lb @ 59.84 in pivot pin height

Clutch	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in	Dry Single Stage
No. of Speeds	eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range; PowrReverser: 12F/12R	8F/8R
Transmission Type	Standard: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic; Optional: 12/12 PowrReverser (PRT)	Synchronized Shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	16.71 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	16.28 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Rear differential lock (standard)

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet Disc Type
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydraulic Power Steering
Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard; engagement On-the-Go	Mechanical 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	1,655 lb (Vertical Load)
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3307 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	73.0 in	71.3 in
Overall Width	71.3 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 15.2 in; Drawbar support: 14.5 in	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.1 in	96.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	65.9 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	17.1 ft (5.2 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	134.7 in	124.3 in

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 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 4052M Heavy Duty vs Kioti DK5020: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kioti DK5020?: The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on engine hp at 51.5 hp hp, compared to 50.3 hp hp for the Kioti DK5020.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kioti DK5020?: The Kioti DK5020 leads on pto hp at 41.5 hp hp, compared to 40.9 hp hp for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kioti DK5020?: The Kioti DK5020 leads on loader lift at 2,474 lb lb, compared to 2,396 lb lb for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kioti DK5020?: The Kioti DK5020 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.