Compare/Kubota L5030 vs Kubota MX4900

Kubota L5030 vs Kubota MX4900

Verdict: Kubota L5030 vs Kubota MX4900

The Kubota L5030 and the Kubota MX4900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota L5030 is the lighter machine (3,705 kg vs 3,716 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MX4900 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 43.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4900 is the newer design (2025 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

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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

PTO performanceReference

With 14.9-26 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% slower than forward.Reference

Original price

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$40,727 (2025 hydro Cab )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

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

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Engine (gross)

38.9 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

36.2 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

38.9 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dryReference

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

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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

3.425x4.031 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

23.8:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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51.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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45.0 LReference

Hydro Power (net)

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36.2 kWReference

Hydro Power (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission

Kubota Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

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Gear ROPS

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1685 kgReference

Gear Cab

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1928 kgReference

Gear Power (net)

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35.6 kWReference

Gear Power (gross)

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37.5 kWReference

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

hydrostaticReference

Valves

3Reference

Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1351 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

33.4 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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30.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

3705 to 4090 poundsReference

3716 to 4268 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

320 cmReference

319 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (cab)

227 cmReference

235 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

132/143 cmReference

137 to 149 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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Lawn/turf front

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LSW305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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LSW610R470Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Hydro ROPS

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1693 kgReference

Hydro Cab

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1935 kgReference

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

Cab Charging amps

60Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

251 cmReference

254 cmReference

Digging depth

276 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

382 cmReference

Loading height

242 cmReference

214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1755 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1176 kgReference

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Kubota BH90 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

11.7 l/hourReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Capacities

Capacity

148.6 ciReference

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Power

Rated Power

50 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

3 valvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

235.5 cmReference

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Overall Height

235.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

320.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

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Turning radius

3 mReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

143 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

134.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota MX4900 attachments

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Speeds

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.