Compare/Kubota L5740 vs Kubota M5400

Kubota L5740 vs Kubota M5400

Verdict: Kubota L5740 vs Kubota M5400

The Kubota L5740 and the Kubota M5400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L5740 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 58 hp. Kubota M5400 is the lighter machine (3,858 kg vs 3,902 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5400 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 54.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5740 is the newer design (2007 vs 1995). In short: choose the Kubota L5740 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M5400 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

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

59 hp

58 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased.Reference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$30,971 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Variants

L5740HST

ROPSReference

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L5740HSTC

cabReference

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M5400DT-N

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narrow profileReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

44.0 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

42.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power (net)

42.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

44.0 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

45.0 LReference

40.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

8.0 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

5-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,700Reference

Bore and stroke

3.4x inchesReference

3.43x3.64 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Torque

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174.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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58.5 kgReference

Transmission

HST PlusReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

hydrostatic - infinite forward and infinite reverse (3-range)Reference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

Oil type

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Kubota Super UDTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

creeperReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

167.6 ciReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1750 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1351 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

540@2295Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

65.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

9.9 qtsReference

8.5 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

1915 kgReference

3858 to 4078 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

305R343Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

610R470Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

349 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height

256 cmReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

45 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 143 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

DT-N Length

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341 cmReference

DT-N Width

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121 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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238 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1749 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1849 kgReference

DT-N Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Kubota L5740 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

615Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

615Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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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

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

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Utility tractorReference

Power

Max Power

59 hpReference

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Rated Power

59 hpReference

54 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

50 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.7 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

1Reference

Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category I/IIReference

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,750.9 kgReference

1,905.1 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

256.5 cmReference

238.8 cmReference

Overall Length

321.1 cmReference

349.5 cmReference

Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Overall weight

9,911.1 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

134.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Two-post ROPSReference

Kubota M5400 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.