Compare/Kubota L5040 vs Kubota MX5000

Kubota L5040 vs Kubota MX5000

Verdict: Kubota L5040 vs Kubota MX5000

The Kubota L5040 and the Kubota MX5000 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 3,284 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 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5040 is the newer design (2007 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Synchronized shifting between gears 3 and 4.Reference

Original price

$28,871 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

mechanical rear lock standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

38.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

45.0 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

7.5 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dry, dual elementReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Semi-PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

Glide Shift - 12F and 8RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

3 (optional)Reference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

34.8 lpmReference

Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

53.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

2/1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

1669 kgReference

1300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1050 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Control

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draft control (optional)Reference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

50.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

9.9 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

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Weight

1725 kgReference

1614 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

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

29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

610R470Reference

44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

Length

321 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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Front tread

134 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 143 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

Ag front

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9.5-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-26Reference

Height

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215 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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123 to 151 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 cmReference

Kubota L5040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

45Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

582Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

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Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

52 hpReference

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Rated Power

50 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

44 hpReference

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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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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.1 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.7 gpm (9.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,669.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

248.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

321.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

9,659.6 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

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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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Variants

MX5000F

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2WDReference

MX5000DT

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4WDReference

MX5000SU

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basic modelReference

Kubota MX5000 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.