Compare/Kubota L5450 vs Kubota M5950

Kubota L5450 vs Kubota M5950

Verdict: Kubota L5450 vs Kubota M5950

The Kubota L5450 and the Kubota M5950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5950 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 60 hp. Kubota L5450 is the lighter machine (2,000 kg vs 4,989 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 1983). In short: choose the Kubota M5950 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

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

44.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

109 x 115 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

48.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

11.6 LReference

Engine (net)

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45.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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35.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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45.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry dual stageReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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43.3 kWReference

Max power

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35.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry dual 11.2-inch plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

42.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

48.1 LReference

Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

synchronizedReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

48.1 LReference

Pump flow

49.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1451 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2471Reference

540@2016Reference

PTO (tested)

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43.3 kWReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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35.2 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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39.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

70.0 LReference

Front hubs

2.7 LReference

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Front diff.

6.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

2000 kgReference

4989 to 5673 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-20Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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Ag front

9.5-20Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

366 cmReference

Width

171 cmReference

185 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

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Rear tread

132 to 182 cmReference

141 to 201 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

2WD Shipping weight

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2263 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2573 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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46 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 201 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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141 to 162 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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165 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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167 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

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

160Reference

300Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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65 (with cab)Reference

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

Variants

M5950F

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2WDReference

M5950DT

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4WDReference

Kubota M5950 attachments

Kubota M5950 Height

2WD Exhaust

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228 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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229 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3787 kgReference

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.