Deere 4044R or Kubota L3560

[powersrp]

go kubota, lol, what kind of emissions syetem on the jd? and how are the reviews or problems?

 

[Ortimber]

go kubota, lol, what kind of emissions syetem on the jd? and how are the reviews or problems?

The emissions systems are similar on both machines. In my opinion, they are both going to be similar in reliability as well. We have a combined 3000hrs spread out amongst newer Deere and Kubota tier 4 equipment. Emissions problems are non existent.

 

[ovrszd]

The emissions systems are similar on both machines. In my opinion, they are both going to be similar in reliability as well. We have a combined 3000hrs spread out amongst newer Deere and Kubota tier 4 equipment. Emissions problems are non existent.

Good post. Real World experiences.

 

[Fallon]

The emissions systems are similar on both machines. In my opinion, they are both going to be similar in reliability as well. We have a combined 3000hrs spread out amongst newer Deere and Kubota tier 4 equipment. Emissions problems are non existent.

Seems to be that way for the big tractor & diesel pickups these days. Not to bad, but a few more issues that you'd expect bolting a bunch of extra stuff to an engine. They all seem to have similar levels of issues & cost to repair.

The 1 advantage JD had over Kubota was a bit smoother of a HST & a nice dedicated knob to adjust HST response. On Kubota its 1 button to controll the whole dam dash, including finding the HST responsiveness menu then adjusting that setting. Granted I probably wouldn't fiddle with it much at all on the JD, but I definitely don't on the Kubota. That Intellipanel UI on the Kubota is one of the worst parts. A knob & push button to navigate the menu would be so insanely better than just 1 button.

 

[69 SS]

Thanks to all who replied. Been on the Orange and Green websites. Lots of info from all. But still not enough to make up my mind either way. I welcome any and all input. Neither dealer has come up with a definitive "final" cost offer. I told them payoff date.July 25, so maybe try get busy after the July 4 vacation. Thanks to all, have safe and happy July 4 weekend,and good luck on all your projects

 

[JethroB]

I agree with others that the L4060 (or L4760) is a better comparison to the JD4044R in terms of not only HP but also weight and physical size versus the L3560. I went through these comparisons a couple of years ago before buying a L5460 for a little extra oomph. Both are deluxe tractors from the top premium manufacturers so you likely can’t go wrong. I too preferred the JD knob and buttons (and on the fender to boot!) but the HST+ Hi/lo, lower fuel filler location, and single treadle pedal won me over to the Kubota. Test drive both and perhaps one will just feel better to you.

Good luck.

 

[Fallon]

I agree with RjCorrazo that the L4060 (or L4760) is a better comparison to the JD4044R in terms of not only HP but also weight and physical size versus the L3560. I went through these comparisons a couple of years ago before buying a L5460 for a little extra oomph. Both are deluxe tractors from the premium manufacturers so you likely can’t go wrong. I too preferred the JD knobs and buttons (and on the fender to boot) but the HST+, lower fuel filler location, and single treadle pedal won me over to the Kubota. Test drive both and perhaps one will just feel better to you.

Good luck.

All the Grand Kubotas are the same "frame". Bigger front axle & Cat 2 3pt on the L4760 & above. Different tires at several points. Obviously different engine & turbo combos for the extra HP. But it's only 200-300lbs between the L3560 & L6060. Hydraulic flow is pretty much the same across al of them.

There are 3 loader options. You can only spec the big loader on the L4760 & above. I assume due to the bigger front axle.

As noted, take them for a test drive & see which fits best. That's more relevant than a lot of other factors as you have to sit in that station for hours on end. I prefer the single treadle vs double pedal HST control. But that's mostly because I started off Kubota. I run a 15 year old JD that's the same weight & HP on occasion. I dislike re-learning the controls (mostly HST pedals) that are different than mine, but they aren't intrinsically worse.

I still think 2 speed HST+ is a defining difference. Beyond that the Kubota & JD machines have similar design & build quality.

 

[chim]

....................The 1 advantage JD had over Kubota was a bit smoother of a HST & a nice dedicated knob to adjust HST response. On Kubota its 1 button to controll the whole dam dash, including finding the HST responsiveness menu then adjusting that setting..................................

I have an earlier model - L4240HSTC - and the response is adjustable via a dial on the left side of the dash. I keep mine at the midpoint, so although the dial is nice I never use it.

 

[buck12]

I have an earlier model - L4240HSTC - and the response is adjustable via a dial on the left side of the dash. I keep mine at the midpoint, so although the dial is nice I never use it.

The Grand L 60 series are adjustable. The problem is there one button that controls everything from the clock to HST response and everything in between. This one of the few things I don’t like about my tractor.

 

[Fallon]

The Grand L 60 series are adjustable. The problem is there one button that controls everything from the clock to HST response and everything in between. This one of the few things I don’t like about my tractor.

Ya, it would take me a minute or 2 & a dozen button pushes to tweak mine. Haven't looked at what it's set at in a while. 25% towards responsive I expect. In all honesty I probably wouldn't mess with it much even if it was trivially easy to adjust like on the JDs.