Compare/Kubota GL-600 vs Kubota M5950

Kubota GL-600 vs Kubota M5950

Verdict: Kubota GL-600 vs Kubota M5950

The Kubota GL-600 and the Kubota M5950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5950 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 60 hp. Kubota GL-600 is the lighter machine (1,969 kg vs 4,989 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL-600 is the newer design (1995 vs 1983). In short: choose the Kubota M5950 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota GL-600 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

61 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

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Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

109 x 115 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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45.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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35.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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45.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry dual stageReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Oil capacity

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48.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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43.3 kWReference

Max power

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35.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry dual 11.2-inch plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-794@2800Reference

540@2016Reference

PTO (claimed)

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42.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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43.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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48.1 LReference

Type

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synchronizedReference

Capacity

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48.1 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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35.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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39.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

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Weight

1969 kgReference

4989 to 5673 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

362 cmReference

366 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

185 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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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 201 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

2WD Shipping weight

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2263 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2573 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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46 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 201 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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141 to 162 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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165 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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167 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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65 (with cab)Reference

Battery AH

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300Reference

Variants

M5950F

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2WDReference

M5950DT

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Kubota M5950 attachments

Kubota M5950 Height

2WD Exhaust

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228 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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229 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3787 kgReference

Speeds

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.