John Deere 50G vs Kubota KX040-4
The John Deere 50G is 783 lb (8%) heavier than the Kubota KX040-4: 10,560 lb (4,790 kg) versus 9,195 lb to 10,360 lb (4,171 kg to 4,699 kg).
John Deere 50G
Operating weight
10,560lb 4,790kg 4.79t
5.28 US tons, 4.79 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 17 ft 11 in × 6 ft 7 in × 8 ft 4 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Kubota KX040-4
Operating weight
9,195–10,360lb 4,171–4,699kg 4.17–4.7t
4.6–5.18 US tons, 4.17–4.7 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 16 ft 8 in × 5 ft 7 in × 8 ft 2 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | John Deere 50G | Kubota KX040-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,560 lb (4,790 kg) | 9,195 lb to 10,360 lb |
| Weight basis | canopy, standard arm, 400 mm rubber track, straight blade, full fuel, 79 kg operator; cab std arm 10,847 lb (4,920 kg); canopy long arm 11,063 lb (5,018 kg); cab long arm 11,349 lb (5,148 kg) | – |
| Ground pressure | 3.9 psi (26.9 kPa) | 4.53 psi (31.2 kPa) |
| Length | 17 ft 11 in (5.46 m) | 16 ft 8 in (5.09 m) |
| Width | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m) | 8 ft 2 in (2.48 m) |
| Width basis | undercarriage width / blade width 6 ft 7 in (2.00 m) | – |
| Track shoe width | 16 in (406 mm) | – |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV88C | Kubota D1803-CR-TE4 |
| Power (as published) | 35.9 hp (26.8 kW) | 38.9 hp (29 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 11 ft 7 in (3.53 m) | 11 ft 3 in (3.42 m) |
| Max reach | 19 ft 7 in (5.97 m) | – |
| Bucket breakout force | 8,267 lbf (36.8 kN) | 9,535 lbf (42.4 kN) |
| Tail swing | Zero tail swing | Conventional |
| Weight range by configuration | – | 9,195 lb to 10,360 lb depending on cab, canopy and options |
| Max reach at ground | – | 17 ft 9 in (5.41 m) |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the John Deere 50G or the Kubota KX040-4?
The John Deere 50G is 783 lb (8%) heavier than the Kubota KX040-4: 10,560 lb (4,790 kg) versus 9,195 lb to 10,360 lb (4,171 kg to 4,699 kg).
Which is narrower?
The Kubota KX040-4 is narrower: 5 ft 7 in versus 6 ft 7 in.