Compare/Kubota L5040 vs Kubota L5060

Kubota L5040 vs Kubota L5060

Verdict: Kubota L5040 vs Kubota L5060

The Kubota L5040 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 L5040 is the lighter machine (1,725 kg vs 1,804 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5040 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5060 is the newer design (2013 vs 2007). 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

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$28,871 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

45.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

4Reference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

2,700 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

87 X 102.4 mmReference

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

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Kubota Glide ShiftReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Semi-PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

Glide Shift - 12F and 8RReference

12x8Reference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Clutch

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hydraulic dry discReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

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Capacity

45.0 LReference

2,434 ccReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1669 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1349 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Control

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position control, draft control optionalReference

Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

51.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

9.9 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

Weight

1725 kgReference

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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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

305R343Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

610R470Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

Ground clearance

39 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 143 cmReference

132/143 cmReference

Ag front

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9.5-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-26Reference

Kubota L5040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

45Reference

Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery size

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12 VReference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

Bucket force

2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

Transport height

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254 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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278 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Cruise control

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trueReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear tread spacing

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1,430 mmReference

Power

Max Power

52 hpReference

Rated Power

50 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

44 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

TRUEReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

540 rpmReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

2,000 rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

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Rear PTO Control

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IndependentReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Wet disc typeReference

Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.1 gpmReference

55.6 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

3-point: Category I & IIReference

Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.7 gpm (9.4 gpm)Reference

18.6 lpm (37 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category I & IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,669.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

248.9 cmReference

2,490 mmReference

Overall Length

321.1 cmReference

3,210 mmReference

Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

1,710 mmReference

Overall weight

9,659.6 cmReference

1,804.8 kgReference

Turning radius

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9.2 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

14.9-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

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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

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AvailableReference

Kubota L5060 attachments

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.