Compare/Kubota L5450 vs Kubota M1-65

Kubota L5450 vs Kubota M1-65

Verdict: Kubota L5450 vs Kubota M1-65

The Kubota L5450 and the Kubota M1-65 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M1-65 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 60 hp. Kubota L5450 is the lighter machine (2,000 kg vs 2,580 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5450 is the newer design (1991 vs 1988). In short: choose the Kubota M1-65 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L5450 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

60 hp

61 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

44.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

109 x 125 mmReference

Power (gross)

44.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

43.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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79.9 LReference

Engine

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48.5 kWReference

Power

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48.5 kWReference

Torque

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246.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

45.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

creeperReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Pump flow

49.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

JIS2Reference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1451 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2471Reference

1000@2381Reference

Rear lift

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1999 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

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Front hubs

2.7 LReference

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Front diff.

6.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

2000 kgReference

2580 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-20Reference

8.3-24Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

12.4-36Reference

Ag front

9.5-20Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

367 cmReference

Width

171 cmReference

176 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

157 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

997 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

120 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 182 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 12.4-36Reference

Height

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251 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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41 cmReference

Kubota L5450 attachments

L5450 Serial Number Location

L5450 Serial Numbers

1989

60004Reference

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1990

60348Reference

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1991

60545Reference

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1992

60595Reference

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1993

60851Reference

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1994

61071Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

160Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota L5412 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

279 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

335 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

419 cmReference

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Loading height

274 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

3007 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1592 kgReference

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Kubota L5412 Backhoe

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.