Compare/Kubota GL-600 vs Kubota L5740

Kubota GL-600 vs Kubota L5740

Verdict: Kubota GL-600 vs Kubota L5740

The Kubota GL-600 and the Kubota L5740 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota GL-600 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Kubota GL-600 is the lighter machine (1,969 kg vs 3,902 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5740 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5740 is the newer design (2007 vs 1995). In short: choose the Kubota GL-600 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L5740 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

59 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased.Reference

Original price

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$30,971 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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44.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

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42.5 kWReference

Power (net)

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42.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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44.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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45.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission

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HST PlusReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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hydrostatic - infinite forward and infinite reverse (3-range)Reference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

I/IIReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-794@2800Reference

540@2550Reference

PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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45.0 LReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Capacity

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45.0 LReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Total flow

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55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1750 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1351 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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semi-independent (optional)Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

191 cmReference

Weight

1969 kgReference

1915 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Length

362 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

Front tread

122 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

117 to 156 cmReference

132 to 143 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

Lawn/turf front

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305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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610R470Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Height

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256 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Variants

L5740HST

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ROPSReference

L5740HSTC

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cabReference

Capacities

Fuel

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54.1 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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9.9 qtsReference

Kubota L5740 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket force

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2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1223 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Power

Max Power

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59 hpReference

Rated Power

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59 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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50 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,550 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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14.7 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category I/IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,750.9 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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256.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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321.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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170.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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9,911.1 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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13.6-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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134.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.