Compare/Kubota L5030 vs Terraplane TD50

Kubota L5030 vs Terraplane TD50

Verdict: Kubota L5030 vs Terraplane TD50

The Kubota L5030 and the Terraplane TD50 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 6,206 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Terraplane TD50 holds more fuel (78.0 L vs 43.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5030 is the newer design (2003 vs 2002). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Terraplane

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

FotonReference

PTO performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Distributor

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TerraplaneReference

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

78.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

100 x 122 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

38.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct inejctionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

23.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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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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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Kubota Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

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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

gearReference

Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

32.2 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

10.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1351 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

540@1836Reference

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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Pressure

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100.0 barReference

Steering press.

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70.0 barReference

Rear lift

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866 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

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Weight

3705 to 4090 poundsReference

6206 to 7153 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

320 cmReference

408 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

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Height (cab)

227 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Front tread

134 cmReference

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Rear tread

132/143 cmReference

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ROPS Shipping

1680 kgReference

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Cab Shipping

1855 kgReference

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ROPS Operating

1723 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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221 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.30-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

2WD Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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2815 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3079 kgReference

2WD Cab

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2979 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3244 kgReference

Steering wheel

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179 cmReference

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

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

251 cmReference

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Digging depth

276 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

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Loading height

242 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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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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Terraplane TD50 Height

ROPS

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269 cmReference

Cab

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243 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.