Picking the right small tractor for your needs is a lot more complicated than deciding between Kubota orange or John Deere green these days. Both companies make excellent compact tractors, but if you're trying to choose between the John Deere 3E Series or the all-new Kubota L02 compact tractor, you've likely got some questions and Springdale Tractor is here with a few of the answers you might be seeking. Let's check out the differences between the John Deere 3E versus the Kubota L02 compact tractor.
Don't get us wrong: the John Deere 3E Series was a very good tractor when it was introduced back in 2017, delivering power and capability that rivaled or even exceeded some comparable Kubota models. But five years is a long time when it comes to engine design and equipment engineering.
Built specifically to outmatch the competition in every metric -- horsepower, capability and style -- the new Kubota L02 series was released just this spring, and is simply the best Kubota compact tractor in the company's history, outclassing even the legendary Kubota L-Series.
Horsepower? The John Deere 3E series (which includes the 3025E, 3032E, and 3038E) clocks in between 24.7 and 37.3 horsepower. Pretty good. But the Kubota L02 Series has the edge in both base model and high-output model horsepower, with 33 horsepower from the Kubota L3302 and 37.5 horsepower from the L3902.
You'll spend less on fuel thanks to the efficiency of Kubota's latest direct-injection 4-cycle diesel, with Tier 4 emissions. And your time behind the wheel of your Kubota L02 series will be smooth and easy thanks to Kubota advanced engine technologies, including a new electronic fuel injection system for easy starts and the Common-Rail System (CRS) for quieter operation with less vibration. Pair that with the Kubota L02 Series' next-generation suspension operator station and optional padded armrest kit, and you'll have the best seat in the house no matter what the job calls for.
With an 11.1 gallon fuel cell, the Kubota L02 Series wins again compared to John Deere's 7.5 gallon unit, which could leave you high and dry before the job is done. Got to make quick work of a big pile of sand, mulch, gravel or topsoil? The Kubota L02 Series' performance-matched front loader is up to the challenge. Engineered specifically for the L3302 and L3902, the bucket is deeper than the competition, with a maximum lift of 1,144 pounds at the pin and a maximum lift height of 94 inches.
Also, unlike the competition, the Kubota L02 Series' LA536 loader can be easily removed from the tractor without tools or expensive add-on "parking kits," giving you the freedom to quickly change implements as the job requires. You'll get back-and-forth hauling chores done quicker, too, thanks to the Kubota L02 Series' blazing top forward speed of 14.1 miles per hour over pavement or smooth ground.
Trying to decide between the Kubota L02 Series vs. John Deere 3E compact tractors? Call us biased, but we've got to give it to Kubota Orange on this one, because the Kubota L02 Series is simply the best. The Kubota L02 Series is going to be a game-changer around your farm, ranch, landscaping jobsite or small property. From light earthmoving to gardening to land-clearing, it's the do-it-all compact that'll help you get more done.
Ready to buy a Kubota L02 Series in Springdale, Bentonville, Rogers, Farmington, Pea Ridge or anywhere else in Northwest Arkansas? Nobody has a better selection than your friends in the tractor business at Springdale Tractor. Come see us, and find your Kubota L02 Series Compact tractor today!
