Compare/Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M5040

Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M5040

Verdict: Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M5040

The Kubota GM56 and the Kubota M5040 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 51 hp. Kubota M5040 is the lighter machine (3,748 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 M5040 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M5040 is the newer design (2007 vs 1998). 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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Rated power

51 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight gears in three ranges with shuttle.Reference

Hydraulic shuttle only available on cab models.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

110.2 LReference

Engine

41.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

94 x 109 mmReference

Power

41.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Starter

negativeReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

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70.0 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Engine (net)

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37.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power (net)

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37.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual element dryReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIReference

Bore and stroke

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3.70x4.30 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydraulic ShuttleReference

Clutch

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125mm wet discsReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.1 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

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

540 (1.375)Reference

Type

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creeperReference

Pressure

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191.0 barReference

Valves

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1 to 2Reference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

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@2160Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

214.4 cmReference

Weight

4740 to 5049 poundsReference

895 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.50-16Reference

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

365 cmReference

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Width

156 cmReference

185 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

242 cmReference

Height (cab)

241 cmReference

249 cmReference

ROPS Weight

2150 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2290 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

41 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 171 cmReference

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4WD ROPS Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD ROPS Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

4WD Cab Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Cab Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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356 cmReference

4WD Length

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344 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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1700 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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1799 kgReference

4WD Cab

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2065 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery CCA

—

900Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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900 CCAReference

Kubota M5040 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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275 cmReference

Digging depth

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338 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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439 cmReference

Loading height

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248 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2797 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1886 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS with optional canopyReference

Capacities

Capacity

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186 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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50.5 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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45 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,160 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,770 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 2 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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249.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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242.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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356.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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185.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,700.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9-28Reference

Front Wheel Type

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7.50-16Reference

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.