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Kubota M1-55 vs Kubota MX5000

Verdict: Kubota M1-55 vs Kubota MX5000

The Kubota M1-55 and the Kubota MX5000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M1-55 leads on rated power with 53 hp against 52 hp. Kubota M1-55 is the lighter machine (2,449 kg vs 3,284 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M1-55 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX5000 is the newer design (2002 vs 1988). In short: choose the Kubota M1-55 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota MX5000 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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Kubota

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Rated power

53 hp

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Synchronized shifting between gears 3 and 4.Reference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rear lock standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

50.0 LReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.2 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 125 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2700Reference

Torque

206.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dry, dual elementReference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

creeperReference

partially synchronizedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.4 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Rear Type

JIS2Reference

2/1Reference

Rear lift

1999 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2381Reference

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Valves

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3 (optional)Reference

Pump flow

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34.8 lpmReference

Total flow

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53.0 lpmReference

Control

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draft control (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1050 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

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Weight

2449 kgReference

1614 kgReference

Front tire

8.2-22Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.2-22. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

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Length

357 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height

247 cmReference

215 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

36 cmReference

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Front tread

135 to 139 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 192 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

Ag front

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9.5-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-26Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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123 to 151 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Variants

MX5000F

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2WDReference

MX5000DT

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4WDReference

MX5000SU

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basic modelReference

Kubota MX5000 attachments

Attachment overview

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.