Compare/Kubota GL-600 vs Kubota MZ605

Kubota GL-600 vs Kubota MZ605

Verdict: Kubota GL-600 vs Kubota MZ605

The Kubota GL-600 and the Kubota MZ605 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 2,409 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MZ605 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MZ605 is the newer design (2010 vs 1995). In short: choose the Kubota GL-600 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota MZ605 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

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

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

44.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

98 x 120 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

44.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,400 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.86x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

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24 F and 24 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-794@2800Reference

1080@2400Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

1969 kgReference

2409 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

362 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

244 cmReference

Ground clearance

39 cmReference

40 cmReference

Front tread

122 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

117 to 156 cmReference

121 to 171 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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220.9 ciReference

Power

Max Power

—

59.2 RPMReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,080@2,400 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical Wet DiscReference

Steering type

—

PowerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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244.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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362.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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156.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,409.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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12.4-32Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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48 to 67.7 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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8.3-20.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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132.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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Cab standard.Reference

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.