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John Deere 50 P-Tier vs Kubota KX057-4

The Kubota KX057-4 is the heavier machine, at 5.6 t against 4.79 t, and the Kubota KX057-4 has more power (33.8 kW against 26.8 kW).

The John Deere 50 P-Tier is ahead on: turns tighter. The Kubota KX057-4 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the John Deere 50 P-Tier and the Kubota KX057-4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. John Deere · mini excavator

    John Deere 50 P-Tier

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    Kubota KX057-4

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At a glance

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

FigureJohn Deere 50 P-TierKubota KX057-4
Operating weight4,790 kg5,600 kg
Net powerHigher is better26.8 kW33.8 kW+26%
Max digging depthHigher is better3.53 m3.865 m+9%
Max digging reachHigher is better5.96 m6.24 m+5%
Max dumping heightHigher is better4.07 m4.18 m+3%
Fuel tankHigher is better70 L75 L+7%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better4.2 km/h4.9 km/h+17%
Tail swing radiusLower is better1 m+21%1.27 m
Overall length5.47 m5.52 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length5.47 m5.52 m
Overall height (to top of cab)2.53 mcanopy and cabNot published
Upperstructure width1.85 mNot published
Shoe width0.4 mrubber track0.4 mrubber
Width of crawler2 mundercarriage widthNot published
Ground clearance (minimum)0.34 m0.31 m
Tail swing radius1 m1.27 m
Engine cover height1.59 mengine cover heightNot published
Track length on ground2 msprocket centre to idler centre1.99 mtumbler distance
Track length2.5 m2.5 mcrawler length
Ground clearance, counterweight0.61 mNot published
Overall heightNot published2.55 m
Overall widthNot published1.96 m

Performance

Max digging height5.75 m5.74 m
Max dumping height4.07 m4.18 m
Max digging depth3.53 m3.865 m
Max digging reach5.96 m6.24 mmax digging radius
Min front swing radius2.21 mNot published
Bucket capacity0.16 m³Not published
Bucket digging force37 kNISO5,070 kgfmax breakout force, bucket
Arm digging force24 kN2,560 kgfmax breakout force, arm
Swing speed9.0 rpm9.3 rpm
Travel speed (high)4.2 km/h4.9 km/h
Travel speed (low)2.5 km/h2.8 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 track0.323 kgf/cm2 (4.59 psi) rubber tracks

Weight

Operating weight4,790 kg5,600 kg
Operating weight (cab)4,920 kgNot published
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 V2607-DI
EmissionsEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IVNot published
Displacement2.2 L2.6 L
Net power26.8 kW (35.9 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,400 rpm33.8 kW (45.4 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,200 rpm
Gross powerNot published35.5 kW (47.6 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpm

Hydraulics

Hydraulic systemClosed-centre load sensing, 1 variable-displacement pumpNot published
Pump flow120 L/min56.1 L/min (14.8 gpm) variable x 2 + 37.0 L/min (9.8 gpm) gear
Auxiliary flow87 L/min75 L/minAUX1; AUX2 37 L/min (9.8 gpm)

Blade

Blade width2 m1.96 m
Blade height0.375 m0.41 m
Max blade height0.46 m0.44 m
Max blade depth0.36 m0.41 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 L75 L
Engine oil, with filter8.6 LNot published
Cooling system5 LNot published
Hydraulic tank56 L45 Lreservoir
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published79 L

Working range

Max vertical wall digging depthNot published1.71 m
Max reach at ground levelNot published6.11 mmax digging radius at ground
Min turning radiusNot published2.42 m
Max traction forceNot published6,567 kgf

Sources: John Deere 50 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure ME50PAU (23-07) · Kubota KX057-4 brochure 8783-02-CL (Kubota Canada, 2009-09), copy on kitchingplanthire.co.uk

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 KX057-4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

John Deere 50 P-Tier vs Kubota KX057-4: questions

Which is bigger, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX057-4?

By operating weight the Kubota KX057-4 is the biggest at 5.6 t, then the John Deere 50 P-Tier at 4.79 t.

Which has more power, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX057-4?

The Kubota KX057-4: John Deere 50 P-Tier 26.8 kW (35.9 hp), Kubota KX057-4 33.8 kW (45.4 HP) (net power), a 26% difference.

Which digs deeper, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX057-4?

The Kubota KX057-4: John Deere 50 P-Tier 3.53 m, Kubota KX057-4 3.865 m (max digging depth), a 9% difference.

Which reaches further, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX057-4?

The Kubota KX057-4: John Deere 50 P-Tier 5.96 m, Kubota KX057-4 6.24 m (max digging reach), a 5% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX057-4?

The Kubota KX057-4: John Deere 50 P-Tier 70 L, Kubota KX057-4 75 L (fuel tank), a 7% difference.

Which turns tighter, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or Kubota KX057-4?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 1 m, Kubota KX057-4 1.27 m (tail swing radius), a 21% 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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