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Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota M1-55
Verdict: Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota M1-55
The Kubota GL-53 and the Kubota M1-55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 53 hp. Kubota M1-55 is the lighter machine (2,449 kg vs 3,836 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M1-55 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GL-53 is the newer design (1991 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
53 hp
53 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
50.0 LReference
79.9 LReference
Engine
39.5 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 91 mmReference
105 x 125 mmReference
Power
39.5 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Torque
—
206.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1200Reference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
18 forward and reverseReference
Type
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creeperReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
JIS1Reference
JIS2Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1263@2600Reference
1000@2381Reference
PTO (claimed)
—
39.4 kWReference
Rear lift
—
1999 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
198 cmReference
201 cmReference
Weight
3836 to 4255 poundsReference
2449 kgReference
Front tire
8.3-20Reference
8.2-22Reference
Rear tire
12.4-32Reference
12.4-32Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference
Front: 8.2-22. Rear: 12.4-32Reference
Length
362 cmReference
357 cmReference
Width
150 cmReference
176 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
223 cmReference
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Height (cab)
235 cmReference
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ROPS Weight
1740 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1930 kgReference
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Ground clearance
39 cmReference
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Front tread
122 cmReference
135 to 139 cmReference
Rear tread
117 to 156 cmReference
121 to 192 cmReference
Height
—
247 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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36 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.