Compare/Kubota KL53Z-PC vs Kubota M5140

Kubota KL53Z-PC vs Kubota M5140

Verdict: Kubota KL53Z-PC vs Kubota M5140

The Kubota KL53Z-PC and the Kubota M5140 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota KL53Z-PC is the lighter machine (2,145 kg vs 4,240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5140 holds more fuel (90.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL53Z-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 2010). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 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

Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

4X4 MFWD 4WDReference

Original price

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$21,432 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

KL53Z

wheeledReference

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KL53Z-PC

half-trackReference

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M5140F

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2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M5140FC

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2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M5140DT

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4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M5140HD

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4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

M5140DTC

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4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M5140HDC

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4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

90.1 LReference

Engine

39.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

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Power

39.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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38.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Power (net)

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38.8 kWReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.2 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | EGRReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discsReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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semi synchronized -8F and 8R | power shuttle - 8F and 8RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-763@2600Reference

540@2295Reference

PTO (claimed)

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34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Capacity

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40.1 LReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

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65.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

2145 kgReference

4240 to 5160 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

6.50-15Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

8.3-20Reference

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Ag rear

400mm trackReference

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Length

347 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

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Height (cab)

233 cmReference

214 cmReference

Ground clearance

44 cmReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

141 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

127 cmReference

132 to 171 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 16.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x9.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.9-24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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208 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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60 (cab)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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90.1 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8.5 qtsReference

Kubota M5140 attachments

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS with optional canopyReference

Power

Max Power

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52 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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46 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,295 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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17.2 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,905.1 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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214.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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208.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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362.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,923.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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52 to 67.7 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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6.50-15Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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55.9 to 71.7 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.