Compare/Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota MX4900

Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota MX4900

Verdict: Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota MX4900

The Kubota KL53Z and the Kubota MX4900 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 3,716 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MX4900 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4900 is the newer design (2025 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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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

With 14.9-26 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% slower than forward.Reference

Original price

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$40,727 (2025 hydro Cab )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

KL53Z

wheeledReference

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KL53Z-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

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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

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

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Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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51.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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45.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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36.2 kWReference

Hydro Power (net)

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36.2 kWReference

Hydro Power (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Gear ROPS

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1685 kgReference

Gear Cab

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1928 kgReference

Gear Power (net)

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35.6 kWReference

Gear Power (gross)

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37.5 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-763@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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30.8 kWReference

Valves

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3Reference

Pump flow

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36.0 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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1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

3716 to 4268 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

319 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

235 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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LSW305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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LSW610R470Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Hydro ROPS

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1693 kgReference

Hydro Cab

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1935 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

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Power

Max Power

52.3 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,286@2,600 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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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

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Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

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General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

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Kubota MX4900 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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254 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Speeds

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.