John Deere 5050E 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 7 measurable specs, the John Deere 5050E leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 5050E and Kubota L5060.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5050E	Kubota L5060
Engine HP (hp)	50.9 hp	▲ 52 hp
PTO HP (hp)	37 hp	▲ 44 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,225 lb	2,361 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,197 lb	2,976 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 124 in	112.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,354 lbf	3,171 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 18.2 gpm	14.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	16.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5050EKubota L5060

Engine HPhp

50.9 hp

▲52 hp

PTO HPhp

37 hp

▲44 hp

Weightlb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲3,225 lb

2,361 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,197 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 Deere5050E	KubotaL5060


PTO Power	37 hp @ 100 rpm	44 hp
Alternator	60 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type, dual element	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Turbocharged
Fuel System	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail	Electronic Common Rail System (CRS)
Displacement	179 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	John Deere PowerTech 3029 EWR	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	50.9 hp @ 100 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 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	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)	Tandem pump - gear type
Steering Flow	6.8 gpm	4.9 gpm
Implement Flow	11.4 gpm	9.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	18.2 gpm	14.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	18.2 gpm	14.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2,083 engine rpm; mechanical shift	540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control with draft control; adjustable rate of drop	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,968 lb	3,858 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II; convertible to Category I	SAE Category 1 & 2
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,197 lb	2,976 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)	44X18-20
R3 Turf - Front	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)	29X12.50-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow	Standard R1; Option 1 R4; Option 2 R3; LSW option (R3)
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24 8PR R4; 5.2 gal-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4	4.6 gal-24
R4 Industrial - Front	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-30 6PR R1; 18.4-30 6PR R1; 460/85R30 R1; 460/85R30 R1W	14.9-26; 13.6-28
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-24 10PR R1; 12.4-24 8PR R1; 320/85R24 R1; 320/85R24 R1W	9.5-16

Coolant Capacity	Open operator station: 2.85 gal	8.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	9.0 qt (with filter)	9.9 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open operator station: 15.6 ± 0.44 gal (71 ± 0.5 gal)	13.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.36 gal (9x3)	11.9 gal

Loader Lift Height	124 in	112.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	4,354 lb (measured at pivot)	3171 lb (14107 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Parkable loader (parking system; no tools required for removal/installation); optional John Deere skid steer attachment carrier (tool-free attachment changes)	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3,225 lb (measured at pivot)	2361 lb

Clutch	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)	Dry type single stage
No. of Speeds	9F/3R	12Fx8R
Transmission Type	SyncShuttle	Glide Shift
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	16.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	15.8 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Rear differential lock, standard

Brakes	Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes	Wet disc type, mechanically activated
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; MFWD optional	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)	1,433 lbs.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt	Not Published

Wheelbase	80.7 in	75.4 in
Overall Width	Not Published	67.3 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	98.0 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)	9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	143.3 in	135.0 in

John Deere 5050E vs Kubota L5060: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5050E or the Kubota L5060?: The Kubota L5060 leads on engine hp at 52 hp hp, compared to 50.9 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5050E or the Kubota L5060?: The Kubota L5060 leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5050E or the Kubota L5060?: The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 lb lb, compared to 2,361 lb lb for the Kubota L5060.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5050E or the Kubota L5060?: The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,976 lb lb for the Kubota L5060.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5050E	Kubota L5060
Engine HP (hp)	50.9 hp	▲ 52 hp
PTO HP (hp)	37 hp	▲ 44 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,225 lb	2,361 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,197 lb	2,976 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 124 in	112.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,354 lbf	3,171 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 18.2 gpm	14.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	16.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5050EKubota L5060

Engine HPhp

50.9 hp

▲52 hp

PTO HPhp

37 hp

▲44 hp

Weightlb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲3,225 lb

2,361 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,197 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 Deere5050E	KubotaL5060


PTO Power	37 hp @ 100 rpm	44 hp
Alternator	60 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type, dual element	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Turbocharged
Fuel System	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail	Electronic Common Rail System (CRS)
Displacement	179 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	John Deere PowerTech 3029 EWR	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	50.9 hp @ 100 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 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	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)	Tandem pump - gear type
Steering Flow	6.8 gpm	4.9 gpm
Implement Flow	11.4 gpm	9.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	18.2 gpm	14.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	18.2 gpm	14.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2,083 engine rpm; mechanical shift	540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control with draft control; adjustable rate of drop	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,968 lb	3,858 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II; convertible to Category I	SAE Category 1 & 2
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,197 lb	2,976 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)	44X18-20
R3 Turf - Front	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)	29X12.50-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow	Standard R1; Option 1 R4; Option 2 R3; LSW option (R3)
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24 8PR R4; 5.2 gal-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4	4.6 gal-24
R4 Industrial - Front	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-30 6PR R1; 18.4-30 6PR R1; 460/85R30 R1; 460/85R30 R1W	14.9-26; 13.6-28
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-24 10PR R1; 12.4-24 8PR R1; 320/85R24 R1; 320/85R24 R1W	9.5-16

Coolant Capacity	Open operator station: 2.85 gal	8.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	9.0 qt (with filter)	9.9 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open operator station: 15.6 ± 0.44 gal (71 ± 0.5 gal)	13.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.36 gal (9x3)	11.9 gal

Loader Lift Height	124 in	112.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	4,354 lb (measured at pivot)	3171 lb (14107 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Parkable loader (parking system; no tools required for removal/installation); optional John Deere skid steer attachment carrier (tool-free attachment changes)	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3,225 lb (measured at pivot)	2361 lb

Clutch	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)	Dry type single stage
No. of Speeds	9F/3R	12Fx8R
Transmission Type	SyncShuttle	Glide Shift
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	16.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	15.8 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Rear differential lock, standard

Brakes	Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes	Wet disc type, mechanically activated
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; MFWD optional	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)	1,433 lbs.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt	Not Published

Wheelbase	80.7 in	75.4 in
Overall Width	Not Published	67.3 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	98.0 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)	9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	143.3 in	135.0 in

John Deere 5050E vs Kubota L5060: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5050E or the Kubota L5060?

The Kubota L5060 leads on engine hp at 52 hp hp, compared to 50.9 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5050E or the Kubota L5060?

The Kubota L5060 leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5050E or the Kubota L5060?

The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 lb lb, compared to 2,361 lb lb for the Kubota L5060.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5050E or the Kubota L5060?

The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,976 lb lb for the Kubota L5060.

John Deere 5050E vs Kubota L5060

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