Compare/Kubota L4850 vs Kubota M5700

Kubota L4850 vs Kubota M5700

Verdict: Kubota L4850 vs Kubota M5700

The Kubota L4850 and the Kubota M5700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 53 hp. Kubota L4850 is the lighter machine (1,850 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 M5700 is the newer design (2001 vs 1991). 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

53 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Four synchronized gears in two range with synchronized shuttle.Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

39.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power (gross)

39.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

43.1 LReference

8.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

Engine

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45.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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35.9 kWReference

Power

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45.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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two paper elementsReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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39.2 kWReference

Max power

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35.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

51.9 LReference

Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

51.9 LReference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1451 kgReference

1288 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

750@2391Reference

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PTO (tested)

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39.2 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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37.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

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Front hubs

2.7 LReference

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Front diff.

6.2 LReference

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ROPS Fuel

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65.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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95.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

1850 kgReference

3858 to 4608 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

16.9-28Reference

Ag front

8.3-20Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

340 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

156 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

997 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 182 cmReference

141 to 171 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

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

Height (ROPS)

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237 cmReference

Height (cab)

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251 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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1749 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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1849 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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2019 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2090 kgReference

Ballasted

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3206 kgReference

Kubota L4850 attachments

L4850 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of transmission housing, on operator platform.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

160Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota L5412 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

279 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

335 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

419 cmReference

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Loading height

274 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

3007 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1592 kgReference

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Kubota L5412 Backhoe

Speeds

Kubota M5700 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3014 kgReference

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.