Compare/Kubota B5100 vs Kubota RV Ridevator

Kubota B5100 vs Kubota RV Ridevator

Verdict: Kubota B5100 vs Kubota RV Ridevator

The Kubota B5100 and the Kubota RV Ridevator are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota B5100 leads on rated power with 10 hp against 9 hp. Kubota RV Ridevator is the lighter machine (521 kg vs 805 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B5100 is the newer design (1978 vs 1965). In short: choose the Kubota B5100 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota RV Ridevator if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

10 hp

9 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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manualReference

Variants

B5100DT

4WDReference

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B5100E

2WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.9 LReference

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Engine

8.9 kWReference

6.7 kWReference

Displacement

0.5 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 70 mmReference

95 x 90 mmReference

Power

8.9 kWReference

6.7 kWReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

3000Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

0.8 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

3.0 LReference

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Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

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Oil change

75 hReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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5.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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5.7:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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6.6 kWReference

Max power

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5.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

7.5 kWReference

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Type

unsynchronized gearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Pump flow

12.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift

136 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Front PTO Type

3000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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6.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

118 cmReference

110 cmReference

Weight

805 to 893 poundsReference

521 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-9Reference

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Rear tire

7.00-16Reference

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Ag front

4.50-10 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

7.00-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

18x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

27x8.50-15Reference

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Length

181 cmReference

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Width

92 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

112 cmReference

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2WD Weight

365 kgReference

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4WD Weight

405 kgReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

21 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (rear axle)

26 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

66 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

67 cmReference

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Rear tread

63/73 cmReference

64 to 89 cmReference

Front tread

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67 to 83 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

35Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

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3.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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327 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.