Is the John Deere 3046R right for you?
The Customer looking at the 3046R is usually running a mix of loader work, finish mowing, and light tillage on a smaller operation or a larger property, and they want a tractor that feels natural to operate all day without a lot of fuss. The Kubota L4760 does carry a horsepower advantage on paper, and its hitch lift capacity at 2,760 lb beats the 3046R's 2,194 lb, so we will be straight with you about that. Where the 3046R earns its place is in the details that matter at the end of a long day: the eHydro transmission gives you infinitely smooth speed control without the range-hunting you get with a glide-shift box, cruise control comes standard regardless of configuration, and the steering hydraulic flow at 6.2 gpm outpaces the Kubota's 4.9 gpm, meaning the wheel responds crisply when you are working tight corners around a barn or paddock.
The 3046R also sits on a shorter 68-inch wheelbase compared to the Kubota's 74.6 inches, which translates to a noticeably tighter turning radius in confined spaces. Add in John Deere's genuine parts availability, the warranty and uptime support that comes through our stores across Indiana and Ohio, and the historically strong resale value Deere holds in this region, and the total ownership picture shifts considerably in the 3046R's favor for most buyers we talk with.
If you want to walk through how this tractor fits your specific workload, our local Koenig team is ready to help you compare configurations and put together the right package.
| Specification | John Deere 3046R | KUBOTA L4760 GST, HST, HSTC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power (gross) | SAE J1995 rated power: 33.3 kW 44.7 hp 45.3 PS at 2600 rpm | 36.6 kW 49 hp 97/68/EC rated power |
| Power take-off (PTO) power | 25.2 kW 33.9 hp | GST (4WD) - 30.6 kW 41 hp Hydrostatic transmission (HST) 4WD - 29.5 kW 39.5 hp |
| Steering hydraulics | 23.5 L/min 6.2 gpm | GST 18.6 L/min 4.9 gpm HST 17.9 L/min 4.7 gpm |
| Implement hydraulics | 34.3 L/min 9.1 gpm | GST 37 L/min 9.8 gpm HST 35.6 L/min 9.4 gpm |
| Hitch type | Category 1 | Category 1 |
| Lift capacity, 24-in. behind link arms | 995 kg 2194 lb | 1250 kg 2760 lb |
| Standard transmission; forward/reverse | eHydro transmission | GST - 12F/8R glide shift trans; HST/HSTC Hydro 3 range |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard on HST/HSTC 4WD only |
| Approximate shipping weight (open-station; cab) | OOS: 1391 kg 3066 lb Cab: 1818 kg 4008 lb | GST - 1675 kg (3693 lb) HST - 1720 kg (3792 lb) HSTC - 1875 kg (4134 lb) kg |
| Wheelbase | 1727 mm 68 in. | GST/HST/HSTC - 189.5 cm 74.6 in. |
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