Compare/Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota L5030

Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota L5030

Verdict: Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota L5030

The Kubota KL53Z and the Kubota L5030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota KL53Z is the lighter machine (1,920 kg vs 3,705 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL53Z holds more fuel (48.1 L vs 43.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL53Z is the newer design (2012 vs 2003). 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

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

PTO performanceReference

Variants

KL53Z

wheeledReference

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KL53Z-PC

half-trackReference

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L5030GST

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Glide-shiftReference

L5030HST

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hydrostaticReference

L5030HSTC

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hydrostatic with cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

43.1 LReference

Engine

39.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

39.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

3.425x4.031 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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23.8:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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34.2 kWReference

Compression ratio

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23.8:1Reference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

Kubota Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

power shiftReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

GearReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-763@2600Reference

540@2550Reference

Gross PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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31.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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34.2 kWReference

Valves

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3Reference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Total flow

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55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1351 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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33.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

191 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

3705 to 4090 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

Length

347 cmReference

320 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

235 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

227 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

40 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

132/143 cmReference

ROPS Shipping

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1680 kgReference

Cab Shipping

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1855 kgReference

ROPS Operating

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1723 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

148.6 ciReference

Power

Max Power

52.3 hpReference

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Rated Power

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50 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,286@2,600 rpmReference

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Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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3 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

235.5 cmReference

Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

347.5 cmReference

320.5 cmReference

Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

170.9 cmReference

Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

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Overall Height

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235.5 cmReference

Turning radius

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3 mReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

14.9-26Reference

Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

143 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

134.1 cmReference

General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

AvailableReference

Kubota L5030 attachments

L5030 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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251 cmReference

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Loading height

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242 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1176 kgReference

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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11.7 l/hourReference

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.