Compare/Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M4950

Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M4950

Verdict: Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M4950

The Kubota M4030SU and the Kubota M4950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 51 hp. Kubota M4030SU is the newer design (1988 vs 1983). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high).Reference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

64.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

38.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.8 LReference

Power (gross)

38.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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38.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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30.0 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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85 x 82 mmReference

Power (net)

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38.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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single paper elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Oil capacity

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48.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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37.0 kWReference

Max power

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30.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry dual 11.2-inch plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

fully synchronizedReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2194Reference

PTO (tested)

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37.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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48.1 LReference

Capacity

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48.1 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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33.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear:Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 13.6-28. Rear:Reference

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Lawn/turf front

29x12.50-15 (Turf Special)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5-16.1 (Turf Special)Reference

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Length

341 cmReference

366 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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209 cmReference

Weight

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4762 to 5800 poundsReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Width

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180 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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165 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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44 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 201 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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141 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

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141 to 201 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2160 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2473 kgReference

Operating

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2630 kgReference

Ballasted

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3717 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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65 (with cab)Reference

Battery AH

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300Reference

Variants

M4950F

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2WDReference

M4950DT

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Kubota M4950 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3061 kgReference

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.