Compare/Kubota KL500 Hi-Speed vs Kubota MZ505

Kubota KL500 Hi-Speed vs Kubota MZ505

Verdict: Kubota KL500 Hi-Speed vs Kubota MZ505

The Kubota KL500 Hi-Speed and the Kubota MZ505 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 49 hp. Kubota MZ505 is the lighter machine (2,370 kg vs 3,583 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MZ505 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MZ505 is the newer design (2010 vs 2006). 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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Rated power

49 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

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

Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine

36.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

98 x 120 mmReference

Power

36.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-956@2700Reference

1080@2400Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

3583 to 3968 poundsReference

2370 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

8-18Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Length

353 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

219 cmReference

241 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1625 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1799 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

130 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

121 to 161 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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.