Compare/Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota M5400

Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota M5400

Verdict: Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota M5400

The Kubota KL58Z and the Kubota M5400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5400 leads on rated power with 58 hp against 57 hp. Kubota KL58Z is the lighter machine (1,920 kg vs 3,858 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5400 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL58Z is the newer design (2012 vs 1995). In short: choose the Kubota M5400 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota KL58Z if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

57 hp

58 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 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Variants

KL58Z

wheeledReference

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KL58Z-PC

half-trackReference

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M5400DT-N

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narrow profileReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine

42.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

42.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

5-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 rpmReference

2,700Reference

Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

3.43x3.64 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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43.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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40.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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40.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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43.3 kWReference

Torque

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174.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Coolant capacity

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8.0 LReference

Oil capacity

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40.0 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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58.5 kgReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

creeperReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Oil type

—

Kubota Super UDTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-792@2700Reference

540@2295Reference

PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

Valves

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1Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

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

199 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

3858 to 4078 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

347 cmReference

349 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

45 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

DT-N Length

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341 cmReference

DT-N Width

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121 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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238 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1749 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1849 kgReference

DT-N Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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615Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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615Reference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

167.6 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8.5 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

57.3 hpReference

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Rated Power

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54 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,336@2,700 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,905.1 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

347.5 cmReference

349.5 cmReference

Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

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Overall Height

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238.8 cmReference

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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Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Two-post ROPSReference

Kubota M5400 attachments

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Country of manufacturer

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Utility tractorReference

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.