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Overview
A spec-sheet comparison prompted by a real customer email, pitting a cab Kubota L3560 against a cab John Deere 3039R on price, horsepower, loader ratings, and transmission feel, with the actual quoted prices ($43,400 vs. $49,800) front and center. No in-person footage; it's a data-driven desk review that ends with a clear brand recommendation. Best for shoppers actively choosing between these two specific models.
Good Works Tractors is a tractor dealership and attachment retailer, so the perspective blends enthusiast commentary with a commercial interest in selling tractors and attachments.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 3039R | Kubota L3560 | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 31.1 hp | 29.5 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in | LA555: 2030 lb (9029 N); LA805: 2549 lb (11341 N) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2,530 lb at hitch ball | 3,858 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 4.6 gpm | DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 8.3 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 8.1 gpm |