Compare/Kubota KL53Z-PC vs Kubota MX5100

Kubota KL53Z-PC vs Kubota MX5100

Verdict: Kubota KL53Z-PC vs Kubota MX5100

The Kubota KL53Z-PC and the Kubota MX5100 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 3,369 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MX5100 holds more fuel (50 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL53Z-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 2009). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

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

—

Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Synchro ShuttleReference

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

Hydrostatic transmission with three ranges and treadle foot pedal. Cruise control standard.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Differential lock

—

rear standardReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

KL53Z

wheeledReference

—

KL53Z-PC

half-trackReference

—

MX5100F

—

2WD gearReference

MX5100DT

—

4WD gearReference

MX5100HST

—

4WD hydroReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

50 LReference

Engine

39.0 kWReference

—

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

—

Power

39.0 kWReference

—

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

—

38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

—

37.3 kWReference

Emissions

—

Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

—

EGRReference

Power (net)

—

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

—

38.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dual dry elementReference

Oil capacity

—

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

—

7.5 LReference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

—

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,700 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Interim Tier IV | EGRReference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

—

Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

—

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-763@2600Reference

540@2700Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

31.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

—

43.9 LReference

Capacity

—

43.9 LReference

Valves

—

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

—

34.8 lpmReference

Total flow

—

53.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

—

18.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

1300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

—

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

2145 kgReference

3369 to 3774 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

8.3-20Reference

—

Ag rear

400mm trackReference

—

Length

347 cmReference

311 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (cab)

233 cmReference

—

Ground clearance

44 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

133 to 132 cmReference

Rear tread

127 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

—

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

—

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

—

305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

—

610R470Reference

Industrial front

—

12-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

—

17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

Height (ROPS)

—

243 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

40Reference

Battery CCA

—

582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

582 CCAReference

Capacities

Fuel

—

50.0 LReference

Front axle

—

7.5 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

—

8 qtsReference

Kubota MX5100 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

—

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Speeds

Power

Max Power

—

52.2 hpReference

Rated Power

—

50 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

—

44 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

—

540@2,700 RPMReference

General

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

—

JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

—

14 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

—

open centerReference

Remote Valves

—

0 to 3 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

—

4.8 gpm (9.2 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

—

1,300 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

—

243.1 cmReference

Overall Length

—

324.6 cmReference

Overall Width

—

177 cmReference

Overall weight

—

1,711.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

—

149.1 cmReference

Front Wheel tread range

—

50.4 to 62.2 inches (2WD) | 52.5 to 52.2 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

—

hydrostatic powerReference

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.