Compare/Kubota L5460 vs Kubota M5640SU

Kubota L5460 vs Kubota M5640SU

Verdict: Kubota L5460 vs Kubota M5640SU

The Kubota L5460 and the Kubota M5640SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Kubota M5640SU is the lighter machine (3,747 kg vs 3,990 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5460 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 49.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5460 is the newer design (2013 vs 2009). 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

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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears in high, low, and reverse ranges. Synchronized forward-reverse shuttle shifting in low range, and synchronized shifting between gears 3 and 4.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$19,540 (2011)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Variants

L5460HST

ROPSReference

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L5460HSTC

cabReference

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M5640SU

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2WDReference

M5640SUD

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

51.1 LReference

49.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

41.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

40.3 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IVReference

Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

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Power (net)

40.3 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

41.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4Reference

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

87 X 102.4 mmReference

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Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IVReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

HST Plus Hydrostatic transmission with three ranges plus Hydro Dual Speed Hi-Lo. The Dual Speed allows rapid switching between two speeds in range, either automatically or with a lever on the steering column.Reference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

3 RangesReference

semi synchronized - 8F and 4RReference

forward speed range

3.4 - 16.2 km/hReference

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reverse speed range

3.1 - 14.5 km/hReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Clutch

Dry type single stageReference

275mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.7 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

64.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

23.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position control, draft control optionalReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1349 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2295Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

3990 to 4365 poundsReference

1749 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

9.5-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-26Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

334 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

235 cmReference

Height (cab)

234 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1809 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1979 kgReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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Front tread

134 cmReference

133 to 143 cmReference

Rear tread

132/143 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

Kubota L5460 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

12 VReference

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Alternator size

12 VReference

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Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

254 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 cmReference

76 cmReference

Digging depth

278 cmReference

276 cmReference

Loading height

214 cmReference

242 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2062 kgReference

1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

1176 kgReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Capacities

Capacity

2,434 ccReference

40.1 LReference

Fuel

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49.6 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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7.6 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

56 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

46.5 hpReference

50 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

TRUEReference

AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 rpmReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,295 RPMReference

General

Cruise control

trueReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rear tread spacing

1,430 mmReference

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Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional canopy.Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc typeReference

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

53.5 l/minReference

17.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

3-point: Category I and IIReference

open centerReference

Steering & Implements flow

17.9 lpm (35.6 lpm)Reference

6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category I & IIReference

Category II/IReference

Remote Valves

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0 to 2 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,905.1 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

1,980 mmReference

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Overall Length

3,210 mmReference

345.4 cmReference

Overall Width

1,710 mmReference

170.9 cmReference

Turning radius

8.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

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Overall weight

1,979.9 kgReference

1,699.6 kgReference

Height Over ROPS

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236 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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45.5 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

14.9-28Reference

Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

1,340 mmReference

55.9 to 59.8 inchesReference

Rear wheel tread range

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51.9 to 67.7 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Kubota M5640SU 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.