Compare/Kubota L6060 vs Kubota M6040HDN

Kubota L6060 vs Kubota M6040HDN

Verdict: Kubota L6060 vs Kubota M6040HDN

The Kubota L6060 and the Kubota M6040HDN are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 62 hp. Kubota M6040HDN is the lighter machine (1,900 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 L6060 is the newer design (2013 vs 2007). 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

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

62 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$32,606 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Variants

L6060HST

ROPSReference

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L6060HSTC

cabReference

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M6040

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utility chassisReference

M6040HDN

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narrow chassisReference

Engine

Fuel tank

51.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

46.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

44.7 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IVReference

Tier IIIReference

Emission control

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

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Power (net)

44.7 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

46.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.2 LReference

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 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

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

41.0 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

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Pressure

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191.0 barReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2160Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

3990 to 4365 poundsReference

1900 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

8.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

12.4-24Reference

Ag front

9.5-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-26Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

346 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

121 cmReference

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

103 cmReference

Rear tread

132/143 cmReference

89 to 138 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 380/85R24Reference

Height (hood)

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116 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

Kubota L6060 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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45Reference

Battery CCA

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700Reference

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

40.1 LReference

Fuel

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60.2 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

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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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.