Compare/Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M5040

Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M5040

Verdict: Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M5040

The Kubota M4030SU and the Kubota M5040 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 51 hp. Kubota M5040 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 64.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M5040 is the newer design (2007 vs 1988). 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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Kubota

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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

Hydraulic shuttle only available on cab models.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

64.0 LReference

110.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

38.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.0 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

ROPS Fuel tank

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70.0 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Engine (net)

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37.7 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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94 x 109 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power (net)

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37.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual element dryReference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIReference

Bore and stroke

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3.70x4.30 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydraulic ShuttleReference

Clutch

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125mm wet discsReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2194Reference

540@2160Reference

Pressure

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191.0 barReference

Valves

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1 to 2Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

214.4 cmReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

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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4WD ROPS Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD ROPS Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

4WD Cab Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Cab Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

Weight

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895 kgReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. 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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356 cmReference

4WD Length

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344 cmReference

Width

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185 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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242 cmReference

Height (cab)

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249 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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1700 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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1799 kgReference

4WD Cab

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2065 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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900 CCAReference

Kubota M5040 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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275 cmReference

Digging depth

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338 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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439 cmReference

Loading height

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248 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2797 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1886 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS with optional canopyReference

Capacities

Capacity

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186 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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50.5 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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45 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,160 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,770 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 2 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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249.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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242.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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356.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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185.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,700.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9-28Reference

Front Wheel Type

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7.50-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.