Compare/Kubota L5070 vs Kubota M4950

Kubota L5070 vs Kubota M4950

Verdict: Kubota L5070 vs Kubota M4950

The Kubota L5070 and the Kubota M4950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4950 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. Kubota L5070 is the lighter machine (4,266 kg vs 4,762 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5070 is the newer design (2026 vs 1983). In short: choose the Kubota M4950 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L5070 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

51 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

37.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

37.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2600Reference

Torque

195.7 NmReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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38.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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30.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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38.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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single paper elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Oil capacity

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48.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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37.0 kWReference

Max power

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30.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

fully synchronizedReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry dual 11.2-inch plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.7 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Rear valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

37.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1749 kgReference

1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1250 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2299Reference

540@2194Reference

PTO (tested)

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37.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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48.1 LReference

Capacity

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48.1 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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33.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

4266 to 4663 poundsReference

4762 to 5800 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

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Length

328 cmReference

366 cmReference

Width

168 cmReference

180 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

247 cmReference

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Height (cab)

233 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1935 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2115 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

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Rear tread

128 to 152 cmReference

141 to 201 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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209 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: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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165 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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44 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 201 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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141 to 162 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2160 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2473 kgReference

Operating

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2630 kgReference

Ballasted

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3717 kgReference

Kubota L5070 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery CCA

680Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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65 (with cab)Reference

Battery AH

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300Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92A BackhoeReference

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Transport height

260 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

265 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

381 cmReference

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Loading height

224 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Variants

M4950F

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2WDReference

M4950DT

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Kubota M4950 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3061 kgReference

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.