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John Deere 4066R vs Kubota L6070
| Spec | John Deere 4066R | Kubota L6070 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$51,662 | ~$52,200 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 65.9 hp | 60 hp |
| PTO hp | 54 hp | 53 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,313 lbsat the pivot pin | 2,427 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 2,500 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,976 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 17.4 GPM | 9.83 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Yanmar | Kubota |
| Weight | 4,250 lbs | 4,387 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13 gal | not published |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
John Deere 4066R
What they like
- The turbocharged 65.9 HP Yanmar is the most powerful engine in the 4-series, handling anything a compact-utility owner throws at it
- It's available with a genuine climate-controlled factory cab, so you can work in comfort year-round
- The 440R loader lifts over 3,100 lbs and the eHydro with cruise makes heavy loader work effortless
- 17+ GPM hydraulics and multiple selective control valves run grapples, snowblowers, and big implements with authority
- It's the premium 4R, so build quality, refinement, and features are top-tier in the compact class
- It's a long-term platform that takes a huge range of Deere implements and grows with your needs
- The eHydro transmission with LoadMatch is arguably the best hydrostatic feel available in this size
What they complain about
- It's very expensive - a cab-equipped 4066R with loader can top $50K, deep into full-size utility tractor money
- At this price many buyers question whether a larger 5-series utility tractor makes more sense
- The turbo, the cab and the premium electronics stack up a lot of service complexity
- You pay a steep Deere premium versus a comparably powerful Kubota or Mahindra utility
- It's heavy at 4,250 lbs plus loader and cab, so trailering needs a substantial truck and trailer
- Still a compact frame, so it can't match a true row-crop tractor for sustained heavy field work
- The complexity and cost make it overkill for buyers who only need light-to-moderate property work
Kubota L6070
What they like
- 53 PTO hp is more than a 55.5 hp MX5400 delivers, from a smaller and better-equipped machine
- 180.7 lbf-ft of torque from the intercooled V2403-CR-TIE5, more than double the L3770's output
- 2,976 lb of three-point lift with a Category I and II hitch, unique in the Grand L70 range
- 2,427 lb LA1056 loader with toolless removal and an optional self-levelling version
- 6-year, 2,000-hour powertrain warranty - twice the term Kubota gives its M-series utility tractors
- At 4,387 lb in ROPS form it is still a compact tractor, roughly 600 lb lighter than an M6060
What they complain about
- $52,200 is more than an MX6000 or an M6060, both of which carry a 3,307 lb hitch and a Category II frame
- 9.83 gpm is the same pump output as the 39 hp L3970, so hydraulic speed does not scale with the engine
- Hydrostatic only, which costs power in transfer on a tractor bought for PTO work
- No published fuel tank capacity, on the model in the range most likely to be worked all day