Compare/Kubota L5040 vs Kubota MX5100

Kubota L5040 vs Kubota MX5100

Verdict: Kubota L5040 vs Kubota MX5100

The Kubota L5040 and the Kubota MX5100 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 3,369 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 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX5100 is the newer design (2009 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

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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Synchro ShuttleReference

liquid-cooledReference

Hydrostatic transmission with three ranges and treadle foot pedal. Cruise control standard.Reference

Original price

$28,871 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

rear standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

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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

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | EGRReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

Semi-PowershiftReference

Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

Glide Shift - 12F and 8RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

31.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

43.9 LReference

Type

open centerReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

43.9 LReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

34.8 lpmReference

Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

53.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1669 kgReference

1300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

540@2700Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

50.0 LReference

Front axle

9.0 LReference

7.5 LReference

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

50 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

9.9 qtsReference

8 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1725 kgReference

3369 to 3774 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

610R470Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

12-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

321 cmReference

311 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

243 cmReference

Ground clearance

39 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

133 to 132 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 143 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

Kubota L5040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

45Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

582Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

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

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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

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Power

Max Power

52 hpReference

52.2 hpReference

Rated Power

50 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

44 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

540@2,700 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.1 gpmReference

14 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

0 to 3 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

4.7 gpm (9.4 gpm)Reference

4.8 gpm (9.2 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,669.2 kgReference

1,300 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

248.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

321.1 cmReference

324.6 cmReference

Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

177 cmReference

Overall weight

9,659.6 cmReference

1,711.9 kgReference

Height Over ROPS

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243.1 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

149.1 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

134.1 cmReference

50.4 to 62.2 inches (2WD) | 52.5 to 52.2 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Variants

MX5100F

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2WD gearReference

MX5100DT

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4WD gearReference

MX5100HST

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4WD hydroReference

Kubota MX5100 attachments

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.