Compare/Kubota KL5150 vs Kubota M5270

Kubota KL5150 vs Kubota M5270

Verdict: Kubota KL5150 vs Kubota M5270

The Kubota KL5150 and the Kubota M5270 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 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 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL5150 is the newer design (2010 vs 1984). 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

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

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

KL5150

wheeledReference

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KL5150-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

70.0 LReference

Engine

37.5 kWReference

39.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

105 x 115 mmReference

Power

37.5 kWReference

39.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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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

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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forward and reverse options

30F and 20RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

JISII/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-956@2700Reference

1000@2530Reference

PTO (claimed)

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36.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1900 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

3616 to 4012 poundsReference

5049 to 5688 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

364 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

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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

36 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

114 to 143 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

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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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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 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.