Compare/Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota MX5400

Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota MX5400

Verdict: Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota MX5400

The Kubota KL58Z and the Kubota MX5400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota KL58Z leads on rated power with 57 hp against 56 hp. Kubota KL58Z is the lighter machine (1,920 kg vs 3,474 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL58Z holds more fuel (48.1 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX5400 is the newer design (2020 vs 2012). In short: choose the Kubota KL58Z for outright pulling power, or the Kubota MX5400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

57 hp

56 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

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

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$37,531 (2021 Hydro 4WD Cab )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

KL58Z

wheeledReference

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KL58Z-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

45.0 LReference

Engine

42.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

42.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

4Reference

Rated engine speed

2,700 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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41.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

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39.5 kWReference

Hydro Power (net)

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40.1 kWReference

Hydro Power (gross)

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42.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Aspiration

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TurbochargedReference

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

GearReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

2WD Gear ROPS

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1575 kgReference

4WD Gear ROPS

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1685 kgReference

4WD Gear Cab

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1928 kgReference

Gear Power (net)

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39.5 kWReference

Gear Power (gross)

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41.4 kWReference

forward and reverse options

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8F/8R / 3-range speedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-792@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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34.7 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

3474 to 4268 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5L-15Reference

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

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Width

154 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

235 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-26Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

2WD Length

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324 cmReference

4WD Length

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319 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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128 to 157 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 cmReference

4WD Hydro ROPS

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1693 kgReference

4WD 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

2,434 ccReference

Power

Max Power

57.3 hpReference

57 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

540 rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,336@2,700 rpmReference

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PTO Power

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46.5 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category I & IIReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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54.4 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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18.6 lpm (35.8 lpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

2,355 mmReference

Overall Length

347.5 cmReference

3,245 mmReference

Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

1,770 mmReference

Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

1,935.9 kgReference

Height Over ROPS

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2,430 mmReference

Turning radius

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2.7 mReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

14.9-26Reference

Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

OptionalReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Kubota MX5400 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

General

Make & Model

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Kubota @ V2,403CR-TReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

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.