Compare/Kubota KL5150 vs Kubota M5030

Kubota KL5150 vs Kubota M5030

Verdict: Kubota KL5150 vs Kubota M5030

The Kubota KL5150 and the Kubota M5030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. Kubota KL5150 is the lighter machine (3,616 kg vs 4,188 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 1986). 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

Kubota

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Rated power

50 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

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Variants

KL5150

wheeledReference

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KL5150-PC

half-trackReference

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M5030F

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2WDReference

M5030DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

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Engine

37.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power

37.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

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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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

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

dry plateReference

forward and reverse options

30F and 20RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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2WD Oil capacity

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48.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

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56.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-956@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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36.5 kWReference

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

194 cmReference

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Weight

3616 to 4012 poundsReference

4188 to 4982 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

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Width

153 cmReference

186 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

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

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

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Fuel

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64.0 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 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.