Compare/Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota M4900

Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota M4900

Verdict: Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota M4900

The Kubota KL5550 and the Kubota M4900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. Kubota KL5550 is the lighter machine (1,819 kg vs 3,748 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4900 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL5550 is the newer design (2010 vs 2001). 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

54 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 synchronized gears in two range with synchronized shuttle.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

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Engine

40.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

40.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 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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65.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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40.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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36.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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36.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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40.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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forward and reverse options

30F and 20RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Transmission

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creeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-952@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Type

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synchronized shuttleReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

1819 kgReference

3748 to 4497 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

8.3-24Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

353 cmReference

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Width

153 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

234 cmReference

Height (cab)

226 cmReference

248 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.5-15 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1R3Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18 R4Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24 R4Reference

2WD ROPS Length

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349 cmReference

4WD ROPS Length

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340 cmReference

2WD Cab Length

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357 cmReference

4WD Cab Length

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347 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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42 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 to 143 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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1700 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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1799 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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1940 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2039 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

Battery CCA

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700Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

54.3 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

1,270@2,700 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

226.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

353.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

153.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,819.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

143 cmReference

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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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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota M4900 attachments

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.