Compare/Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M5030

Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M5030

Verdict: Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M5030

The Kubota M4030SU and the Kubota M5030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4030SU leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. Kubota M4030SU is the newer design (1988 vs 1986). In short: choose the Kubota M4030SU for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M5030 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

50 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

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

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40.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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30.8 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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85 x 82 mmReference

Power

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40.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Oil capacity

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14.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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37.1 kWReference

Max power

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30.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry plateReference

2WD Oil capacity

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48.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

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56.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

36.5 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

partially synchronizedReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2194Reference

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PTO (tested)

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37.1 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

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48.1 LReference

4WD Hydraulic system

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56.4 LReference

2WD Capacity

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48.1 LReference

4WD Capacity

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56.4 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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41.6 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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36.5 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

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2WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

Weight

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4188 to 4982 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: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)Reference

2WD Length

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342 cmReference

4WD Length

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350 cmReference

Width

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186 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1899 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2259 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 199 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 192 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

M5030F

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2WDReference

M5030DT

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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64.0 LReference

Kubota M5030 attachments

M5030 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Kubota M5030 Height

Hood

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134 cmReference

Exhaust

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227 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2723 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.