John Deere 4300 vs Kubota L3301

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Spec	John Deere 4300	Kubota L3301
Engine HP (hp)	32.2 hp	▲ 33 hp
PTO HP (hp)	27 hp	▲ 27.7 hp
Weight (lb)	2,600 lb	▲ 2,778 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,195 lb	1,131 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,693 lbf	2,462 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	10.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 15.6 mph	13.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4300Kubota L3301

Engine HPhp

32.2 hp

▲33 hp

PTO HPhp

27 hp

▲27.7 hp

Weightlb

2,600 lb

2,557 lb

2,734 lb

▲2,778 lb

2WD gear4WD gear4WD

Loader Liftlb

▲1,195 lb

1,131 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,200 lb

1,433 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere4300	KubotaL3301


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNE84	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): D1803-CR-E4-LB1; HST (4WD): D1803-CR-E4-LB2
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	3-cylinder, multi-valve, naturally aspirated, common-rail, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	91.3 in³	111.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	32.2 hp	33 hp
PTO Power	27 hp	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 27.7 hp; HST (4WD): 26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled, water with pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry paper single element
Fuel System	Direct injection, self-bleeding in-line fuel pump, electric shutoff	Common-rail, direct injection, electronic control
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual gear pump	Open center tandem pump, gear type
Implement Flow	8.3 gpm	6.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	3.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	10.1 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.3 gpm	10.1 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	Up to 3: self-canceling detent valve or float detent valve

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	11.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.1 qt	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	7.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.3 gal (gear); 6.9 gal (hydrostatic)	F (2WD gear): 7.4 gal; DT (4WD gear): 7.5 gal; HST (4WD): 6.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.7 qt	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch and brake	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available, 2100 rpm	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,874 lb (at lift points)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control

Transmission Type	SyncShift 9F/3R gear (2WD and 4WD); SyncReverser 12F/12R (4WD only); hydrostatic 3-range (2WD and 4WD)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): manual transmission with synchronized shuttle; HST (4WD): hydrostatic transmission
No. of Speeds	9 forward, 3 reverse (SyncShift); 12 forward, 12 reverse (SyncReverser); infinite forward and reverse, 3 ranges (hydrostatic)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 8F/8R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.6 mph (SyncShift); 15.6 mph (SyncReverser); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 14.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.7 mph (SyncShift); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.1 mph; HST (4WD): 12.7 mph
Clutch	1 multi-disk wet clutch, 4.88 in (SyncShift); 2 multi-disk wet clutches, 4.88 in (SyncReverser)	Dry type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Rear differential lock standard

Frame Type	Standard ROPS or folding ROPS; 2WD or MFWD	Two-post foldable ROPS (factory certified) with retractable seat belt
Steering	Power steering, cylinder-assisted	Integral power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Mechanical wet disc type, pedals can be locked together
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; MFWD optional, all ranges	F (2WD gear): tubular steel, non-adjustable tread spacing; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): bevel-gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	1,588 to 3,197 lb	2,865 lb (at 41.3 in tread, 2WD and 4WD models)
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	730 lb

Overall Width	50.0 in (minimum); 66.7 in (maximum)	55.1 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	63.3 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in (rear axle)	F (2WD gear): 13.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 13.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	F (2WD gear): 8.9 ft; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 10.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	84.0 in (standard ROPS); 90.0 in (folding ROPS)	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	117 in (with 3-point hitch)	F (2WD gear): 119.1 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 116.3 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,600 lb (2WD); 2,900 lb (MFWD)	F (2WD gear): 2,557 lb; DT (4WD gear): 2,734 lb; HST (4WD): 2,778 lb
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	R1 Agricultural (standard); R3 Turf; R4 Industrial (4WD)
R1 Agricultural - Front	5.00-15 (2WD, F2); 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 (MFWD)	F (2WD gear): 5-15 (7.5L-15 optional); DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24 or 12.4-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.50-15 (2WD); 7.00-14 (MFWD)	F (2WD gear): 23x8.5-12; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20 or 11.2-24	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	27x8.5-15 (4WD)
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5	15-19.5 (4WD)

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LA525: 2-lever quick coupler, tool-free attach and detach
Loader Model	420; 430	LA525
Loader Lift Height	420: 87.6 in; 430: 101.4 in	LA525: 94.3 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	420: 1,195 lb; 430: 1,258 lb (to max height at pivot point)	LA525: 1,131 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	420: 2,693 lbf; 430: 3,299 lbf (at pivot point)	LA525: 2,462 lbf (at bucket pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	24 months or 1500 hours (general)

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John Deere 4300 vs Kubota L3301: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3301?: The Kubota L3301 leads on engine hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 32.2 hp hp for the John Deere 4300.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3301?: The Kubota L3301 leads on pto hp at 27.7 hp hp, compared to 27 hp hp for the John Deere 4300.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3301?: The Kubota L3301 leads on weight at 2,778 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 L3301?: The John Deere 4300 leads on loader lift at 1,195 lb lb, compared to 1,131 lb lb for the Kubota L3301.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3301?: The John Deere 4300 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Kubota L3301.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4300	Kubota L3301
Engine HP (hp)	32.2 hp	▲ 33 hp
PTO HP (hp)	27 hp	▲ 27.7 hp
Weight (lb)	2,600 lb	▲ 2,778 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,195 lb	1,131 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,693 lbf	2,462 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	10.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 15.6 mph	13.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4300Kubota L3301

Engine HPhp

32.2 hp

▲33 hp

PTO HPhp

27 hp

▲27.7 hp

Weightlb

2,600 lb

2,557 lb

2,734 lb

▲2,778 lb

2WD gear4WD gear4WD

Loader Liftlb

▲1,195 lb

1,131 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,200 lb

1,433 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	KubotaL3301


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNE84	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): D1803-CR-E4-LB1; HST (4WD): D1803-CR-E4-LB2
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	3-cylinder, multi-valve, naturally aspirated, common-rail, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	91.3 in³	111.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	32.2 hp	33 hp
PTO Power	27 hp	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 27.7 hp; HST (4WD): 26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled, water with pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry paper single element
Fuel System	Direct injection, self-bleeding in-line fuel pump, electric shutoff	Common-rail, direct injection, electronic control
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual gear pump	Open center tandem pump, gear type
Implement Flow	8.3 gpm	6.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	3.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	10.1 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.3 gpm	10.1 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	Up to 3: self-canceling detent valve or float detent valve

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	11.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.1 qt	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	7.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.3 gal (gear); 6.9 gal (hydrostatic)	F (2WD gear): 7.4 gal; DT (4WD gear): 7.5 gal; HST (4WD): 6.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.7 qt	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch and brake	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available, 2100 rpm	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,874 lb (at lift points)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control

Transmission Type	SyncShift 9F/3R gear (2WD and 4WD); SyncReverser 12F/12R (4WD only); hydrostatic 3-range (2WD and 4WD)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): manual transmission with synchronized shuttle; HST (4WD): hydrostatic transmission
No. of Speeds	9 forward, 3 reverse (SyncShift); 12 forward, 12 reverse (SyncReverser); infinite forward and reverse, 3 ranges (hydrostatic)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 8F/8R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.6 mph (SyncShift); 15.6 mph (SyncReverser); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 14.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.7 mph (SyncShift); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.1 mph; HST (4WD): 12.7 mph
Clutch	1 multi-disk wet clutch, 4.88 in (SyncShift); 2 multi-disk wet clutches, 4.88 in (SyncReverser)	Dry type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Rear differential lock standard

Frame Type	Standard ROPS or folding ROPS; 2WD or MFWD	Two-post foldable ROPS (factory certified) with retractable seat belt
Steering	Power steering, cylinder-assisted	Integral power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Mechanical wet disc type, pedals can be locked together
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; MFWD optional, all ranges	F (2WD gear): tubular steel, non-adjustable tread spacing; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): bevel-gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	1,588 to 3,197 lb	2,865 lb (at 41.3 in tread, 2WD and 4WD models)
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	730 lb

Overall Width	50.0 in (minimum); 66.7 in (maximum)	55.1 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	63.3 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in (rear axle)	F (2WD gear): 13.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 13.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	F (2WD gear): 8.9 ft; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 10.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	84.0 in (standard ROPS); 90.0 in (folding ROPS)	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	117 in (with 3-point hitch)	F (2WD gear): 119.1 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 116.3 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,600 lb (2WD); 2,900 lb (MFWD)	F (2WD gear): 2,557 lb; DT (4WD gear): 2,734 lb; HST (4WD): 2,778 lb
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	R1 Agricultural (standard); R3 Turf; R4 Industrial (4WD)
R1 Agricultural - Front	5.00-15 (2WD, F2); 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 (MFWD)	F (2WD gear): 5-15 (7.5L-15 optional); DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24 or 12.4-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.50-15 (2WD); 7.00-14 (MFWD)	F (2WD gear): 23x8.5-12; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20 or 11.2-24	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	27x8.5-15 (4WD)
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5	15-19.5 (4WD)

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LA525: 2-lever quick coupler, tool-free attach and detach
Loader Model	420; 430	LA525
Loader Lift Height	420: 87.6 in; 430: 101.4 in	LA525: 94.3 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	420: 1,195 lb; 430: 1,258 lb (to max height at pivot point)	LA525: 1,131 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	420: 2,693 lbf; 430: 3,299 lbf (at pivot point)	LA525: 2,462 lbf (at bucket pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	24 months or 1500 hours (general)

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John Deere 4300 vs Kubota L3301: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3301?

The Kubota L3301 leads on engine hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 32.2 hp hp for the John Deere 4300.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3301?

The Kubota L3301 leads on pto hp at 27.7 hp hp, compared to 27 hp hp for the John Deere 4300.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3301?

The Kubota L3301 leads on weight at 2,778 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 L3301?

The John Deere 4300 leads on loader lift at 1,195 lb lb, compared to 1,131 lb lb for the Kubota L3301.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the Kubota L3301?

The John Deere 4300 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Kubota L3301.

John Deere 4300 vs Kubota L3301

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