Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kubota L5060?

The Kubota L5060 leads on engine hp at 52 hp hp, compared to 51.5 hp hp for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kubota L5060?

The Kubota L5060 leads on pto hp at 44 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 Kubota L5060?

The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on loader lift at 2,396 lb lb, compared to 2,361 lb lb for the Kubota L5060.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kubota L5060?

The Kubota L5060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,976 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.

John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty vs Kubota L5060

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 L5060 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty and Kubota L5060.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty	Kubota L5060
Engine HP (hp)	51.5 hp	▲ 52 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40.9 hp	▲ 44 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,396 lb	2,361 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,976 lb
Lift Height (in)	112.1 in	▲ 112.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,853 lbf	3,171 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.2 gpm	▲ 14.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.6 mph	16.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4052M Heavy DutyKubota L5060

Engine HPhp

51.5 hp

▲52 hp

PTO HPhp

40.9 hp

▲44 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲2,396 lb

1,764 lb

2,361 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲2,976 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	KubotaL5060


PTO Power	40.9 hp	44 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Turbocharged
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Electronic Common Rail System (CRS)
Displacement	127.6 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	51.5 hp @ 600 rpm	52 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	Tandem pump - gear type
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	4.9 gpm
Implement Flow	11.2 gpm	9.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	14.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	14.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,858 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2 (telescopic)	SAE Category 1 & 2
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,976 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44X18-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	29X12.50-15
Tire Size & Options	R4 Industrial	Standard R1; Option 1 R4; Option 2 R3; LSW option (R3)
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9-24 (8PR) or 5.2 gal-24 (10PR)	4.6 gal-24
R4 Industrial - Front	31.5X13.00-16.5 (10PR)	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	14.9-26; 13.6-28
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16

Coolant Capacity	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)	8.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	9.9 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	11.9 gal

Loader Lift Height	112.1 in	112.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	3171 lb (14107 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	2361 lb

Clutch	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in	Dry type single stage
No. of Speeds	eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range; PowrReverser: 12F/12R	12Fx8R
Transmission Type	Standard: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic; Optional: 12/12 PowrReverser (PRT)	Glide Shift
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	16.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	15.8 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Rear differential lock, standard

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	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	73.0 in	75.4 in
Overall Width	71.3 in	67.3 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 15.2 in; Drawbar support: 14.5 in	15.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.1 in	98.0 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	65.9 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	17.1 ft (5.2 m)	9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	134.7 in	135.0 in

John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty vs Kubota L5060: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kubota L5060?: The Kubota L5060 leads on engine hp at 52 hp hp, compared to 51.5 hp hp for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kubota L5060?: The Kubota L5060 leads on pto hp at 44 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 Kubota L5060?: The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on loader lift at 2,396 lb lb, compared to 2,361 lb lb for the Kubota L5060.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty or the Kubota L5060?: The Kubota L5060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,976 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.