Compare/Kubota M4500-OC vs Kubota M5640SU

Kubota M4500-OC vs Kubota M5640SU

Verdict: Kubota M4500-OC vs Kubota M5640SU

The Kubota M4500-OC and the Kubota M5640SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Kubota M4500-OC holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 49.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M5640SU is the newer design (2009 vs 1985). 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

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears in high, low, and reverse ranges. Synchronized forward-reverse shuttle shifting in low range, and synchronized shifting between gears 3 and 4.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$19,540 (2011)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Variants

M4500

utility tractorReference

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M5640SU

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2WDReference

M5640SUD

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

49.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

41.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 82 mmReference

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Power (gross)

41.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

single paper elementReference

dual dry elementReference

Compression

21:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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41.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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41.8 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IVReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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275mm dry discReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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semi synchronized - 8F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.1 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

partially synchronizedReference

Valves

1Reference

0 to 2Reference

Total flow

27.6 lpmReference

64.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540Reference

Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Capacity

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40.1 LReference

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

Engine RPM

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540@2295Reference

Dimensions

Front tire

9.00-10Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-16.1Reference

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16.1Reference

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Length

336 cmReference

334 cmReference

Width

178 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

142 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

23 cmReference

45 cmReference

Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Weight

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1749 kgReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Height (ROPS)

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235 cmReference

Front tread

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133 to 143 cmReference

Rear tread

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131 to 171 cmReference

Kubota M4500-OC attachments

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

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Capacities

Fuel

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49.6 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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7.6 qtsReference

Kubota M5640SU attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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76 cmReference

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Loading height

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242 cmReference

Bucket force

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1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1176 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional canopy.Reference

Power

Max Power

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56 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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50 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,295 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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17.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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0 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 II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,905.1 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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236 cmReference

Overall Length

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345.4 cmReference

Overall Width

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170.9 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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45.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,699.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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51.9 to 67.7 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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6.50-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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55.9 to 59.8 inchesReference

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.