John Deere 4300 vs Kubota L3130

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the John Deere 4300, 4 to the Kubota L3130. Machine pages: John Deere 4300 and Kubota L3130.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4300	Kubota L3130
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 32.2 hp	32.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 27 hp	25.8 hp
Weight (lb)	2,600 lb	▲ 3,265 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,195 lb	▲ 1,870 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 2,650 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	▲ 102.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,693 lbf	2,605 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	13.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.6 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4300Kubota L3130

Engine HPhp

▲32.2 hp

32.1 hp

PTO HPhp

▲27 hp

25.8 hp

Weightlb

2,600 lb

▲3,265 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,195 lb

1,345 lb

▲1,870 lb

LA513LA723

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲2,650 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 Deere4300	KubotaL3130


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNE84	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	Not Published
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	91.3 in³	91.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	32.2 hp	32.1 hp
PTO Power	27 hp	25.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection, self bleeding, in-line fuel pump with electric shutoff	Indirect injection
Alternator	40 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Dual gear pump	Single pump (position-control)
Implement Flow	8.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	13.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.1 qt	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	6.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.3 gal (gear); 6.8 gal (hydrostatic)	11.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch and brake	Independent, hydraulic clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available, 2100 rpm	Optional mid-PTO, independent, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3750 lb (at lift points)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2200 lb	2650 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control (with optional draft control)

Transmission Type	SyncShift 9F/3R gear (2WD and 4WD); SyncReverser 12F/12R (4WD only); hydrostatic 3-range (2WD and 4WD)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 8-speed fully synchronized main and shuttle (16-speed with creep option)
No. of Speeds	9 forward, 3 reverse (SyncShift); 12 forward, 12 reverse (SyncReverser); infinite forward and reverse, 3 ranges (hydrostatic)	8F/8R (16F/16R with creep option)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.6 mph (SyncShift); 15.6 mph (SyncReverser); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.7 mph (SyncShift); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Clutch	One multi-disk wet clutch, 4.88 in (SyncShift); two multi-disk wet clutches, 4.88 in (SyncReverser)	Dry type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Two-post fixed ROPS standard, folding ROPS optional; two- or four-wheel drive	Not Published
Steering	Power steering, cylinder-assisted	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disk type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) optional, all ranges	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1588 to 3197 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	117 in	119.1 in (without 3P) (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	50.0 in (minimum); 66.7 in (maximum)	56.3 in (minimum tread)
Wheelbase	68.0 in	71.1 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in (rear axle)	14.6 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.9 ft (w/brake) (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	84.0 in (standard ROPS); 90.0 in (folding ROPS)	88.8 in (with ROPS)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2600 lb (2WD); 2900 lb (MFWD)	3265 lb (with ROPS)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 5.00-15 F2 (2WD), 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 R1, 25x8.50-14 R4, 27x8.50-15 R3, 25-10.50LLx15 golf; rear: 11.2-24 or 12.4-24 R1, 11.2-24 or 41x14.00-20 R3, 15.00-19.5 R4, 41LLx18.00-16 golf	Standard Front: 7-16; Rear: 12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	5.00-15 (2WD, F2); 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 (MFWD)	7-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24 or 12.4-24	12.4-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.50-15 (2WD); 7.00-14 (MFWD)	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20 or 11.2-24	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LA513 and LA723 loaders offered
Loader Model	420; 430	LA513; LA723
Loader Lift Height	420: 87.6 in; 430: 101.4 in	LA513: 96.5 in; LA723: 102.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	420: 1195 lb; 430: 1258 lb (to max height at pivot point)	LA513: 1345 lb; LA723: 1870 lb
Loader Breakout Force	420: 2693 lbf; 430: 3299 lbf (at pivot point)	LA513: 2160 lbf (at 19.7 in); LA723: 2605 lbf (at 19.7 in) (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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John Deere 4300 vs Kubota L3130: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?: The John Deere 4300 leads on engine hp at 32.2 hp hp, compared to 32.1 hp hp for the Kubota L3130.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?: The John Deere 4300 leads on pto hp at 27 hp hp, compared to 25.8 hp hp for the Kubota L3130.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?: The Kubota L3130 leads on weight at 3,265 lb lb, compared to 2,600 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?: The Kubota L3130 leads on loader lift at 1,870 lb lb, compared to 1,195 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?: The Kubota L3130 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,650 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4300	Kubota L3130
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 32.2 hp	32.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 27 hp	25.8 hp
Weight (lb)	2,600 lb	▲ 3,265 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,195 lb	▲ 1,870 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 2,650 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	▲ 102.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,693 lbf	2,605 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	13.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.6 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4300Kubota L3130

Engine HPhp

▲32.2 hp

32.1 hp

PTO HPhp

▲27 hp

25.8 hp

Weightlb

2,600 lb

▲3,265 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,195 lb

1,345 lb

▲1,870 lb

LA513LA723

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲2,650 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 Deere4300	KubotaL3130


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNE84	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	Not Published
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	91.3 in³	91.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	32.2 hp	32.1 hp
PTO Power	27 hp	25.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection, self bleeding, in-line fuel pump with electric shutoff	Indirect injection
Alternator	40 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Dual gear pump	Single pump (position-control)
Implement Flow	8.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	13.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.1 qt	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	6.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.3 gal (gear); 6.8 gal (hydrostatic)	11.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch and brake	Independent, hydraulic clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available, 2100 rpm	Optional mid-PTO, independent, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3750 lb (at lift points)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2200 lb	2650 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control (with optional draft control)

Transmission Type	SyncShift 9F/3R gear (2WD and 4WD); SyncReverser 12F/12R (4WD only); hydrostatic 3-range (2WD and 4WD)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 8-speed fully synchronized main and shuttle (16-speed with creep option)
No. of Speeds	9 forward, 3 reverse (SyncShift); 12 forward, 12 reverse (SyncReverser); infinite forward and reverse, 3 ranges (hydrostatic)	8F/8R (16F/16R with creep option)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.6 mph (SyncShift); 15.6 mph (SyncReverser); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.7 mph (SyncShift); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Clutch	One multi-disk wet clutch, 4.88 in (SyncShift); two multi-disk wet clutches, 4.88 in (SyncReverser)	Dry type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Two-post fixed ROPS standard, folding ROPS optional; two- or four-wheel drive	Not Published
Steering	Power steering, cylinder-assisted	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disk type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) optional, all ranges	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1588 to 3197 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	117 in	119.1 in (without 3P) (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	50.0 in (minimum); 66.7 in (maximum)	56.3 in (minimum tread)
Wheelbase	68.0 in	71.1 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in (rear axle)	14.6 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.9 ft (w/brake) (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	84.0 in (standard ROPS); 90.0 in (folding ROPS)	88.8 in (with ROPS)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2600 lb (2WD); 2900 lb (MFWD)	3265 lb (with ROPS)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 5.00-15 F2 (2WD), 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 R1, 25x8.50-14 R4, 27x8.50-15 R3, 25-10.50LLx15 golf; rear: 11.2-24 or 12.4-24 R1, 11.2-24 or 41x14.00-20 R3, 15.00-19.5 R4, 41LLx18.00-16 golf	Standard Front: 7-16; Rear: 12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	5.00-15 (2WD, F2); 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 (MFWD)	7-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24 or 12.4-24	12.4-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.50-15 (2WD); 7.00-14 (MFWD)	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20 or 11.2-24	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LA513 and LA723 loaders offered
Loader Model	420; 430	LA513; LA723
Loader Lift Height	420: 87.6 in; 430: 101.4 in	LA513: 96.5 in; LA723: 102.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	420: 1195 lb; 430: 1258 lb (to max height at pivot point)	LA513: 1345 lb; LA723: 1870 lb
Loader Breakout Force	420: 2693 lbf; 430: 3299 lbf (at pivot point)	LA513: 2160 lbf (at 19.7 in); LA723: 2605 lbf (at 19.7 in) (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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John Deere 4300 vs Kubota L3130: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?

The John Deere 4300 leads on engine hp at 32.2 hp hp, compared to 32.1 hp hp for the Kubota L3130.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?

The John Deere 4300 leads on pto hp at 27 hp hp, compared to 25.8 hp hp for the Kubota L3130.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?

The Kubota L3130 leads on weight at 3,265 lb lb, compared to 2,600 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?

The Kubota L3130 leads on loader lift at 1,870 lb lb, compared to 1,195 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3130?

The Kubota L3130 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,650 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.

John Deere 4300 vs Kubota L3130

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