Compare/Kubota KL5150 vs Kubota M4950

Kubota KL5150 vs Kubota M4950

Verdict: Kubota KL5150 vs Kubota M4950

The Kubota KL5150 and the Kubota M4950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4950 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. Kubota KL5150 is the lighter machine (3,616 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 KL5150 is the newer design (2010 vs 1983). In short: choose the Kubota M4950 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota KL5150 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

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

51 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

KL5150

wheeledReference

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KL5150-PC

half-trackReference

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M4950F

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2WDReference

M4950DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

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Engine

37.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power

37.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

dry dual 11.2-inch plateReference

forward and reverse options

30F and 20RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-956@2700Reference

540@2194Reference

PTO (claimed)

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35.0 kWReference

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

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

Power at rated PTO speed

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33.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

3616 to 4012 poundsReference

4762 to 5800 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

353 cmReference

366 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

180 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

226 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1640 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1819 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

114 to 143 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

negativeReference

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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

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

48.1 LReference

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Power

Max Power

50.3 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,274@2,700 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

226.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

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Overall Length

353.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

153.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,640.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

143 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.