Compare/Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota MX5000

Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota MX5000

Verdict: Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota MX5000

The Kubota GL-53 and the Kubota MX5000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota GL-53 leads on rated power with 53 hp against 52 hp. Kubota MX5000 is the lighter machine (3,284 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 MX5000 is the newer design (2002 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota GL-53 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota MX5000 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

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

53 hp

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Synchronized shifting between gears 3 and 4.Reference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rear lock standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

Engine

39.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dry, dual elementReference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

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partially synchronizedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

2/1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1263@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Valves

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3 (optional)Reference

Pump flow

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34.8 lpmReference

Total flow

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53.0 lpmReference

Control

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draft control (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1050 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

3836 to 4255 poundsReference

1614 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

362 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

158 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

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Rear tread

117 to 156 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

Ag front

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9.5-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-26Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Height

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215 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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123 to 151 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Variants

MX5000F

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2WDReference

MX5000DT

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4WDReference

MX5000SU

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basic modelReference

Kubota MX5000 attachments

Attachment overview

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.