Compare/Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M5270

Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M5270

Verdict: Kubota GM56 vs Kubota M5270

The Kubota GM56 and the Kubota M5270 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 GM56 is the lighter machine (4,740 kg vs 5,049 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5270 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GM56 is the newer design (1998 vs 1984). In short: choose the Kubota GM56 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M5270 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

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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

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

70.0 LReference

Engine

41.1 kWReference

39.1 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

105 x 115 mmReference

Power

41.1 kWReference

39.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Starter

negativeReference

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Torque

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192.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Oil capacity

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9.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.6 LReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.1 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

35.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

JISII/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2269 kgReference

1900 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

569/799/1130 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@2530Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

4740 to 5049 poundsReference

5049 to 5688 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

364 cmReference

Width

156 cmReference

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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

36 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 171 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-32Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

2WD Width

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164 cmReference

4WD Width

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181 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2290 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2580 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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121 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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133 to 162 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota M5270 Height

2WD ROPS

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241 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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242 cmReference

Exhaust

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227 cmReference

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.