Compare/Kubota L5030 vs Kubota L5060

Kubota L5030 vs Kubota L5060

Verdict: Kubota L5030 vs Kubota L5060

The Kubota L5030 and the Kubota L5060 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota L5060 is the lighter machine (1,804 kg vs 3,705 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5060 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 43.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5060 is the newer design (2013 vs 2003). 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

Kubota

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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

PTO performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

L5030GST

Glide-shiftReference

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L5030HST

hydrostaticReference

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L5030HSTC

hydrostatic with cabReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

43.1 LReference

51.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

38.9 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

38.9 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

23.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

34.2 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

4Reference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,700 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

3.425x4.031 inchesReference

87 X 102.4 mmReference

Compression ratio

23.8:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Kubota Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Kubota Glide ShiftReference

Clutch

dry discReference

hydraulic dry discReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

Semi-PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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12x8Reference

forward speed range

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1.5 - 26.5 km/hReference

reverse speed range

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1.5 - 25.3 km/hReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gross PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

31.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

34.2 kWReference

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Type

power shiftReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

position control, draft control optionalReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1351 kgReference

1349 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

33.4 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

Weight

3705 to 4090 poundsReference

1804 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

320 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

248 cmReference

Height (cab)

227 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

Rear tread

132/143 cmReference

ROPS Shipping

1680 kgReference

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Cab Shipping

1855 kgReference

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ROPS Operating

1723 kgReference

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Ag front

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9.5-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-26Reference

Kubota L5030 attachments

L5030 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Battery size

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12 VReference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

251 cmReference

254 cmReference

Digging depth

276 cmReference

278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

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Loading height

242 cmReference

214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1755 kgReference

2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1176 kgReference

1223 kgReference

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

11.7 l/hourReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

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trueReference

SCV control

—

JoystickReference

Rear tread spacing

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1,430 mmReference

Capacities

Capacity

148.6 ciReference

2,434 ccReference

Power

Rated Power

50 hpReference

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Max Power

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52 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

TRUEReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

540 rpmReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

2,000 rpmReference

PTO Power

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44 hpReference

Rear PTO Control

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IndependentReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

Wet disc typeReference

Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

3-point: Category I & IIReference

Remote Valves

3 valvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

18.6 lpm (37 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

Category I & IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

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55.6 l/minReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

235.5 cmReference

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Overall Height

235.5 cmReference

2,490 mmReference

Overall Length

320.5 cmReference

3,210 mmReference

Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

1,710 mmReference

Turning radius

3 mReference

9.2 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Overall weight

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1,804.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

14.9-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

143 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

134.1 cmReference

1,340 mmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

OptionalReference

Seat Suspension

—

AvailableReference

Kubota L5060 attachments

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

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.