Compare/Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M5270

Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M5270

Verdict: Kubota M4030SU vs Kubota M5270

The Kubota M4030SU and the Kubota M5270 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 M5270 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 64.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M4030SU is the newer design (1988 vs 1984). In short: choose the Kubota M4030SU for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M5270 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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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

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

64.0 LReference

70.0 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

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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39.1 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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105 x 115 mmReference

Power

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39.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

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2400Reference

Torque

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192.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Oil capacity

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9.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.6 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

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Rear Type

IReference

JISII/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2194Reference

1000@2530Reference

Pump flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1900 kgReference

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

364 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

Weight

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5049 to 5688 poundsReference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-32Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

2WD Width

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164 cmReference

4WD Width

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181 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2290 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2580 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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121 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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133 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 192 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota M5270 Height

2WD ROPS

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241 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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242 cmReference

Exhaust

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227 cmReference

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.