Compare/Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota M5140

Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota M5140

Verdict: Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota M5140

The Kubota KL53Z 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 is the lighter machine (1,920 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 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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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

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

Original price

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$21,432 (2011)Reference

Drive

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4X4 MFWD 4WDReference

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

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | EGRReference

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

CVTReference

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

forward and reverse options

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

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

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

194 cmReference

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Weight

1920 kgReference

4240 to 5160 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

6.50-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

347 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

208 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

214 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

141 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

132 to 171 cmReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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60 (cab)Reference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

40.1 LReference

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

Power

Max Power

52.3 hpReference

52 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,286@2,600 rpmReference

540@2,295 RPMReference

PTO Power

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46 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

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 maximum lift capacity

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1,905.1 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

208.5 cmReference

Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

214.4 cmReference

Overall Length

347.5 cmReference

362.5 cmReference

Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

1,923.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

52 to 67.7 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

6.50-15Reference

Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

55.9 to 71.7 inchesReference

General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

Two-post ROPS with optional canopyReference

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

AvailableReference

Kubota M5140 attachments

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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.