Compare/Kubota L6060 vs Kubota M5500

Kubota L6060 vs Kubota M5500

Verdict: Kubota L6060 vs Kubota M5500

The Kubota L6060 and the Kubota M5500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5500 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Kubota L6060 is the lighter machine (3,990 kg vs 4,224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5500 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L6060 is the newer design (2013 vs 1979). In short: choose the Kubota M5500 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L6060 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

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Best match

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Rated power

62 hp

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

L6060HST

ROPSReference

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L6060HSTC

cabReference

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M5500DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

51.1 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

46.2 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

105 x 115 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

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Power (net)

44.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

46.2 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4Reference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

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Bore and stroke

87 X 102.4 mmReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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32.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Torque

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200.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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40.3 kWReference

Max power

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32.9 kWReference

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

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

3 rangesReference

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forward speed range

3.4 - 16.2 km/hReference

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reverse speed range

3.1 - 14.6 km/hReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

Dry type single stageReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

30.7 lpmReference

Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position control, draft control optionalReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1349 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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40.3 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1496 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2016Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

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Weight

3990 to 4365 poundsReference

4224 to 5500 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

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Ag front

9.5-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-26Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

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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

145 cmReference

Rear tread

132/143 cmReference

130 to 189 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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198 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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336 cmReference

4WD Length

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353 cmReference

2WD Width

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167 cmReference

4WD Width

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185 cmReference

2WD Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

4WD Height (exhaust)

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228 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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128 to 197 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1916 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2299 kgReference

Operating

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2494 kgReference

Kubota L6060 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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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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Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

254 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

278 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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Capacities

Capacity

2,434 ccReference

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Power

Max Power

62 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

53 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

TRUEReference

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Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 rpmReference

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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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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc typeReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

53.5 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

3-point: Category I and IIReference

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Steering & Implements flow

17.9 lpm (35.6 lpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category I & IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

2,490 mmReference

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Overall Length

3,210 mmReference

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Overall Width

1,710 mmReference

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Turning radius

9.2 feet (with Brakes)Reference

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Overall weight

1,979.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-24Reference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

1,340 mmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Kubota M5500 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3517 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.