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John Deere 50 P-Tier vs Kubota KX040-4

The John Deere 50 P-Tier is the heavier machine, at 4.79 t against 4.17 t, and the Kubota KX040-4 has more power (29 kW against 26.8 kW).

The John Deere 50 P-Tier is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, turns tighter. The Kubota KX040-4 is ahead on: more power, faster, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the John Deere 50 P-Tier and the Kubota KX040-4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. John Deere · mini excavator

    John Deere 50 P-Tier

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  2. Kubota · mini excavator

    Kubota KX040-4

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At a glance

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

FigureJohn Deere 50 P-TierKubota KX040-4
Operating weight4,790 kg4,170 kg
Net powerHigher is better26.8 kW29 kW+8%
Max digging depthHigher is better3.53 m+3%3.42 m
Max digging reachHigher is better5.96 m+8%5.54 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better4.07 m+4%3.9 m
Pump flowHigher is better120 L/min+30%92 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better70 L+9%64 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better4.2 km/h5 km/h+19%
Tail swing radiusLower is better1 m+23%1.3 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better2.53 m2.485 m+2%
Overall length5.47 m5.085 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length5.47 m5.085 m
Overall height (to top of cab)2.53 mcanopy and cab2.485 mcanopy and cab
Upperstructure width1.85 mNot published
Shoe width0.4 mrubber track0.35 m
Width of crawler2 mundercarriage widthNot published
Ground clearance (minimum)0.34 m0.33 m
Tail swing radius1 m1.3 m
Engine cover height1.59 mengine cover heightNot published
Track length on ground2 msprocket centre to idler centre1.71 mtumbler distance
Track length2.5 m2.175 mcrawler length
Ground clearance, counterweight0.61 mNot published
Overall widthNot published1.7 m

Performance

Max digging height5.75 m5.335 m
Max dumping height4.07 m3.9 m
Max digging depth3.53 m3.42 m
Max digging reach5.96 m5.54 m
Min front swing radius2.21 mNot published
Bucket capacity0.16 m³Not published
Bucket digging force37 kNISO4,325 kgfmax breakout force, bucket
Arm digging force24 kN1,865 kgfmax breakout force, arm
Swing speed9.0 rpm9.2 rpm
Travel speed (high)4.2 km/h5 km/h
Travel speed (low)2.5 km/h2.9 km/h
Boom swing80 deg. left / 60 deg. rightindependent swing boom70 deg. left / 55 deg. right
Ground pressure26.9 kPa (3.90 psi) canopy / 28.3 kPa (4.10 psi) cab, standard arm and counterweight, rubber track31.2 kPa canopy / 32.3 kPa cab (rubber tracks)
Max vertical wall digging depthNot published2.255 m
Max reach at ground levelNot published5.41 m
Min turning radiusNot published2.18 mfront swing radius without boom swing
Min turning radius (boom swung)Not published1.805 mfront swing radius with boom swing
Max traction forceNot published4,420 kgf

Weight

Operating weight4,790 kg4,170 kg
Operating weight (cab)4,920 kg4,310 kgcab, rubber tracks, standard blade
Operating weight (long arm, canopy)5,018 kgNot published
Operating weight (long arm, cab)5,148 kgNot published
Counterweight700 kgstandardNot published
Additional counterweight200 kgfitted with the long armNot published
Optional angle blade409 kgadded weightNot published

Engine

Engine modelYanmar 4TNV88CKubota D1803-CR-TE4
EmissionsEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IVNot published
Displacement2.2 L1.8 L1,826 cc
Net power26.8 kW (35.9 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,400 rpm29 kW (38.9 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,200 rpm
Gross powerNot published30.1 kW (40.4 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpm

Hydraulics

Hydraulic systemClosed-centre load sensing, 1 variable-displacement pumpNot published
Pump flow120 L/min92 L/min
Auxiliary flow87 L/min65 L/min

Blade

Blade width2 m1.7 m
Blade height0.375 m0.35 m
Max blade height0.46 m0.4 m
Max blade depth0.36 m0.405 m

Front attachment

Boom length2.85 mNot published
Stick length1.38 mstandard armNot published
Stick length, long stick1.69 mNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank70 L64 L
Engine oil, with filter8.6 LNot published
Cooling system5 LNot published
Hydraulic tank56 L42 L
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published74 L

Sources: John Deere 50 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure ME50PAU (23-07) · Kubota KX040-4 spec sheet 8885C-01-CL (Kubota Canada, 2022-03; dealer copy, SOS Equipment)

Drawn to scale

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

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John Deere 50 P-TierKubota KX040-4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

John Deere 50 P-Tier vs Kubota KX040-4: questions

Which is bigger, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX040-4?

By operating weight the John Deere 50 P-Tier is the biggest at 4.79 t, then the Kubota KX040-4 at 4.17 t.

Which has more power, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX040-4?

The Kubota KX040-4: John Deere 50 P-Tier 26.8 kW (35.9 hp), Kubota KX040-4 29 kW (38.9 HP) (net power), a 8% difference.

Which digs deeper, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX040-4?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 3.53 m, Kubota KX040-4 3.42 m (max digging depth), a 3% difference.

Which reaches further, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX040-4?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 5.96 m, Kubota KX040-4 5.54 m (max digging reach), a 8% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX040-4?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 70 L, Kubota KX040-4 64 L (fuel tank), a 9% difference.

Which turns tighter, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX040-4?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 1 m, Kubota KX040-4 1.3 m (tail swing radius), a 23% 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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