Compare/Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota M5700

Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota M5700

Verdict: Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota M5700

The Kubota GL-53 and the Kubota M5700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 53 hp. Kubota GL-53 is the lighter machine (3,836 kg vs 3,858 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5700 is the newer design (2001 vs 1991). 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

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Best match

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Rated power

53 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four synchronized gears in two range with synchronized shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

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Engine

39.5 kWReference

45.9 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

45.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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35.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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two paper elementsReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Oil capacity

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8.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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39.2 kWReference

Max power

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35.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

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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38.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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39.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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51.9 LReference

Type

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synchronized shuttleReference

Capacity

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51.9 LReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1288 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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37.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

3836 to 4255 poundsReference

3858 to 4608 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

16.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Length

362 cmReference

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Width

150 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

223 cmReference

237 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

251 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

141 to 171 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

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

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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1749 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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1849 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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2019 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2090 kgReference

Ballasted

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3206 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

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

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65.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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95.0 LReference

Kubota M5700 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3014 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.