Compare/Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota MX5100

Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota MX5100

Verdict: Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota MX5100

The Kubota KL53Z 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 is the lighter machine (1,920 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 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.

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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

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

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

KL53Z

wheeledReference

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KL53Z-PC

half-trackReference

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MX5100F

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2WD gearReference

MX5100DT

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4WD gearReference

MX5100HST

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4WD hydroReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

50 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

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

—

EGRReference

Power (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | EGRReference

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

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)

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31.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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43.9 LReference

Valves

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0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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34.8 lpmReference

Total flow

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53.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1300 kgReference

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

3369 to 3774 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

347 cmReference

311 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

133 to 132 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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

Lawn/turf front

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305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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610R470Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

43.9 LReference

Fuel

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50.0 LReference

Front axle

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7.5 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

52.3 hpReference

52.2 hpReference

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

540@2,700 RPMReference

PTO Power

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44 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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14 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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0 to 3 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.8 gpm (9.2 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,300 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

243.1 cmReference

Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

347.5 cmReference

324.6 cmReference

Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

177 cmReference

Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

1,711.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

149.1 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

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

General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

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Kubota MX5100 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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.