Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4052R or the Kubota MX5400?

The Kubota MX5400 leads on engine hp at 55.5 hp hp, compared to 50.8 hp hp for the John Deere 4052R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4052R or the Kubota MX5400?

The Kubota MX5400 leads on pto hp at 46.5 hp hp, compared to 40.8 hp hp for the John Deere 4052R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4052R or the Kubota MX5400?

The John Deere 4052R leads on loader lift at 2,396 lb lb, compared to 2,275 lb lb for the Kubota MX5400.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4052R or the Kubota MX5400?

The John Deere 4052R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,310 lb lb for the Kubota MX5400.

John Deere 4052R vs Kubota MX5400

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 4052R leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 4052R and Kubota MX5400.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4052R	Kubota MX5400
Engine HP (hp)	50.8 hp	▲ 55.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40.8 hp	▲ 46.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,396 lb	2,275 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	2,310 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112.1 in	111.2 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,853 lbf	3,102 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.4 gpm	14.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.6 mph	17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4052RKubota MX5400

Engine HPhp

50.8 hp

▲55.5 hp

PTO HPhp

40.8 hp

▲46.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲2,396 lb

1,764 lb

2,275 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,500 lb

2,310 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 Deere4052R	KubotaMX5400


PTO Power	40.8 hp	46.5 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dry-dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid-cooled, diesel, 4-cylinder, Turbocharged
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	127.6 in³	148.6 (2434)
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)	50.8 hp @ 600 rpm	55.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	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	Gear
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	4.9 gpm
Implement Flow	11.2 gpm	9.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm	14.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.4 gpm	14.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Maximum 3 (opt)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Live independent, hydraulic PTO with PTO brake, wet clutch
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position (std), Draft (opt)
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Available	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 (limited)	I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2310 lbs

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	Standard tire size
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	14.9-26
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (10PR) or 280/70R16 or 250/75R16	DT (2WD): 2 gal-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 9.5-16

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)	ROPS: 13.5 gal; CAB: 11.9 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	111.2 in
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	3102 lb (13798 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	1065A: 2-Lever Quick Coupler for Loader Attachment
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb	2275 lb

Clutch	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in	DT (2WD/4WD): Dry single plate; HST (4WD): No clutch
No. of Speeds	eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range; PowrReverser: 12F/12R	DT (2WD/4WD): 8F/8R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	Standard: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic; Optional: 12/12 PowrReverser (PRT)	DT (2WD/4WD): 8-speed gear-drive (synchronized shuttle); HST (4WD): 3-range hydrostatic (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	DT (2WD/4WD): 17.3 mph; HST (4WD): 17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	DT (2WD/4WD): 15.9 mph; HST (4WD): 16.0 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Rear differential lock standard (mechanical)

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Mechanical wet disc
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	Air suspension seat with swivel	High-back suspension seat (optional arm rests)

Wheelbase	73.0 in	74.6 in
Overall Width	78.2 in	69.7 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 15.6 in; Drawbar support: 14.8 in	15.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS	93.7 in	95.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	96.3 in	92.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	69.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	17.1 ft (5.2 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	130.6 in	Not Published