Compare/Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M4950

Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M4950

Verdict: Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M4950

The Kubota GM56 and the Kubota M4950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 51 hp. Kubota GM56 is the lighter machine (4,740 kg vs 4,762 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GM56 is the newer design (1998 vs 1983). 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

51 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight gears in three ranges with shuttle.Reference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

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Engine

41.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power

41.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Starter

negativeReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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38.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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30.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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38.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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single paper elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Oil capacity

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48.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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37.0 kWReference

Max power

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30.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry dual 11.2-inch plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.1 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2269 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

569/799/1130 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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37.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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48.1 LReference

Type

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fully 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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35.0 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

Engine RPM

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540@2194Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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33.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

4740 to 5049 poundsReference

4762 to 5800 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

6.00-16Reference

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

365 cmReference

366 cmReference

Width

156 cmReference

180 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

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Height (cab)

241 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

2150 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2290 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 171 cmReference

141 to 201 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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209 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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165 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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44 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 201 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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141 to 162 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2160 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2473 kgReference

Operating

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2630 kgReference

Ballasted

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3717 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

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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

M4950F

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2WDReference

M4950DT

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Kubota M4950 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3061 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.