Compare/Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota L5060

Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota L5060

Verdict: Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota L5060

The Kubota KL53Z and the Kubota L5060 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota L5060 is the lighter machine (1,804 kg vs 1,920 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5060 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5060 is the newer design (2013 vs 2012). 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

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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

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

KL53Z

wheeledReference

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KL53Z-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

51.1 LReference

Engine

39.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power

39.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

4Reference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

2,700 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

87 X 102.4 mmReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Power (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

Kubota Glide ShiftReference

Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

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Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

hydraulic dry discReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

Semi-PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

forward and reverse options

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12x8Reference

forward speed range

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1.5 - 26.5 km/hReference

reverse speed range

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1.5 - 25.3 km/hReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-763@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

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, draft control optionalReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1349 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

191 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

1804 kgReference

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

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Length

347 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

248 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

132/143 cmReference

Ag front

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9.5-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-26Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Battery size

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12 VReference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

2,434 ccReference

Power

Max Power

52.3 hpReference

52 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

TRUEReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

540 rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,286@2,600 rpmReference

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PTO Power

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44 hpReference

Rear PTO Control

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IndependentReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Wet disc typeReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category I & IIReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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55.6 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

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3-point: Category I & IIReference

Steering & Implements flow

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18.6 lpm (37 lpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

347.5 cmReference

3,210 mmReference

Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

1,710 mmReference

Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

1,804.8 kgReference

Overall Height

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2,490 mmReference

Turning radius

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9.2 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

1,340 mmReference

General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Cruise control

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trueReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear tread spacing

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1,430 mmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

OptionalReference

Seat Suspension

—

AvailableReference

Kubota L5060 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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254 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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278 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1223 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.