John Deere 35 P-Tier vs Kubota U35-4

The Kubota U35-4 is the heavier machine, at 3.83 t against 3.52 t, and the Kubota U35-4 has more power (17.8 kW against 17.4 kW).

The John Deere 35 P-Tier is ahead on: digs deeper, dumps higher. The Kubota U35-4 is ahead on: more power, reaches further, bigger fuel tank, faster, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the John Deere 35 P-Tier and the Kubota U35-4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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John Deere 35 P-Tier
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	John Deere 35 P-Tier	Kubota U35-4
Operating weight	3,520 kg	3,830 kg
Net powerHigher is better	17.4 kW	17.8 kW+2%
Max digging depthHigher is better	3.06 m+3%	2.97 m
Max digging reachHigher is better	5.21 m	5.272 m+1%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	3.46 m+3%	3.37 m
Fuel tankHigher is better	42 L	45 L+7%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4.3 km/h	4.6 km/h+7%
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.48 m	2.47 m
Overall length	4.64 m	4.75 m

All specifications

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FigureJohn Deere 35 P-Tier Kubota U35-4

Dimensions

Overall length4.64 m4.75 mTransport

Overall height (to top of cab)2.48 mcanopy and cab2.47 mCanopy model 2.48 m

Upperstructure width1.55 mNot published

Shoe width0.3 mrubber track0.295 mRubber track

Width of crawler1.74 mundercarriage widthNot published

Ground clearance (minimum)0.28 m0.29 m

Tail swing radius0.87 mNot published

Engine cover height1.53 mengine cover heightNot published

Track length on ground1.66 msprocket centre to idler centreNot published

Track length2.11 mundercarriage length2.09 mCrawler length

Ground clearance, counterweight0.55 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depthNot published2.013 m

Max reach at ground levelNot published5.165 m

Min turning radius, without boom swingNot published2.25 m

Min turning radius, with boom swingNot published1.755 m

Min tail turning radiusNot published0.901 m

Overall widthNot published1.7 m

Tumbler distanceNot published1.67 m

Blade lift above groundNot published0.37 m

Blade drop below groundNot published0.37 m

Performance

Max digging height4.87 m4.844 m

Max dumping height3.46 m3.37 m

Max digging depth3.06 m2.97 m

Max digging reach5.21 m5.272 m

Min front swing radius2.08 mNot published

Bucket capacity0.11 m³Not published

Bucket digging force27 kNISO2,810 kgfMax. breakout force, bucket

Arm digging force19 kN1,920 kgfMax. breakout force, arm

Swing speed9.0 rpm8.5rpm

Travel speed (high)4.3 km/h4.6 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.8 km/h3 km/h

Boom swing72 deg. left / 62 deg. right (canopy); 62 / 62 deg. (cab)independent swing boomNot published

Ground pressure32.0 kPa (4.6 psi) canopy / 33.0 kPa (4.8 psi) cab, standard arm and counterweight, rubber trackNot published

Max traction forceNot published2,760 kgf

Boom swing angle, leftNot published70°

Boom swing angle, rightNot published48°

Weight

Operating weight3,520 kg3,830 kgCab model, rubber tracks

Operating weight (cab)3,690 kgNot published

Operating weight (long arm, canopy)3,783 kgNot published

Operating weight (long arm, cab)3,953 kgNot published

Counterweight540 kgstandardNot published

Additional counterweight240 kgfitted with the long armNot published

Optional angle blade296 kgadded weightNot published

Operating weight (canopy)Not published3,690 kgCanopy model, rubber tracks

Engine

Engine modelYanmar 3TNV88FKubota D1703M-DI-E4

EmissionsEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IVTier 4 compliant

Displacement1.6 L1.6 L

Net power17.4 kW (23.3 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,400 rpm17.8 kW (23.9 hp)SAE J1349, at 2,200 rpm

CylindersNot published3

Gross powerNot published18.5 kW (24.8 hp)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpm

Engine oilNot published5.3 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulic systemOpen centre, 2 variable-displacement piston pumps and 1 fixed gear pumpNot published

Pump flow2 x 38.4 L/min (piston) + 22.8 L/min (gear)39.6 L/min x 2 + 20.9 L/min x 1Hydraulic pump capacity

Auxiliary flow61 L/minNot published

Auxiliary flow (AUX1)Not published60 L/min

Hydraulic system, with tankNot published61 L

Blade

Blade width1.74 m1.7 m

Blade height0.373 m0.34 m

Max blade height0.36 mNot published

Max blade depth0.4 mNot published

Front attachment

Boom length2.465 mNot published

Stick length1.315 mstandard armNot published

Stick length, long stick1.715 mNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank42 L45 L

Engine oil, with filter7.2 LNot published

Cooling system5 LNot published

Hydraulic tank32 L36 L

Sources: John Deere 35 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure ME35PAU (23-07) · Kubota Australia, U35-4 Mini Excavator product page (specifications table)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

John Deere 35 P-TierKubota U35-4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

John Deere 35 P-Tier vs Kubota U35-4: questions

Which is bigger, the John Deere 35 P-Tier or Kubota U35-4?

By operating weight the Kubota U35-4 is the biggest at 3.83 t, then the John Deere 35 P-Tier at 3.52 t.

Which has more power, the John Deere 35 P-Tier or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota U35-4: John Deere 35 P-Tier 17.4 kW (23.3 hp), Kubota U35-4 17.8 kW (23.9 hp) (net power), a 2% difference.

Which digs deeper, the John Deere 35 P-Tier or Kubota U35-4?

The John Deere 35 P-Tier: John Deere 35 P-Tier 3.06 m, Kubota U35-4 2.97 m (max digging depth), a 3% difference.

Which reaches further, the John Deere 35 P-Tier or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota U35-4: John Deere 35 P-Tier 5.21 m, Kubota U35-4 5.272 m (max digging reach), a 1% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the John Deere 35 P-Tier or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota U35-4: John Deere 35 P-Tier 42 L, Kubota U35-4 45 L (fuel tank), a 7% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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