Compare/Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M5030

Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M5030

Verdict: Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M5030

The Kubota GM56 and the Kubota M5030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota GM56 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. Kubota M5030 is the lighter machine (4,188 kg vs 4,740 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 1986). In short: choose the Kubota GM56 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M5030 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

50 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight gears in three ranges with shuttle.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

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Engine

41.1 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power

41.1 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Starter

negativeReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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30.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Oil capacity

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14.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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37.1 kWReference

Max power

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30.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry plateReference

2WD Oil capacity

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48.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

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56.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.1 kWReference

36.5 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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37.1 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

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48.1 LReference

4WD Hydraulic system

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56.4 LReference

Type

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partially synchronizedReference

2WD Capacity

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48.1 LReference

4WD Capacity

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56.4 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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41.6 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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36.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

4740 to 5049 poundsReference

4188 to 4982 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

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Width

156 cmReference

186 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

152 to 192 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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200 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: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)Reference

2WD Length

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342 cmReference

4WD Length

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350 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1899 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2259 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 199 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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133 to 151 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

M5030F

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2WDReference

M5030DT

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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64.0 LReference

Kubota M5030 attachments

M5030 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Kubota M5030 Height

Hood

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134 cmReference

Exhaust

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227 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2723 kgReference

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.