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Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota M4900

Verdict: Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota M4900

The Kubota GL-53 and the Kubota M4900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4900 leads on rated power with 54 hp against 53 hp. Kubota M4900 is the lighter machine (3,748 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 M4900 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M4900 is the newer design (2001 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota M4900 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota GL-53 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

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Kubota

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Rated power

53 hp

54 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four synchronized gears in two range with synchronized shuttle.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

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Engine

39.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

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65.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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40.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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36.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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36.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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40.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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creeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1263@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Type

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synchronized shuttleReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

3836 to 4255 poundsReference

3748 to 4497 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

8.3-24Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

14.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

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Length

362 cmReference

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Width

150 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

223 cmReference

234 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

248 cmReference

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

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Rear tread

117 to 156 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.5-15 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1R3Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18 R4Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24 R4Reference

2WD ROPS Length

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349 cmReference

4WD ROPS Length

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340 cmReference

2WD Cab Length

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357 cmReference

4WD Cab Length

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347 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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42 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 to 143 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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1700 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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1799 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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1940 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2039 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery CCA

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700Reference

Kubota M4900 attachments

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.