Compare/Kubota M4500 vs Kubota M5640SU

Kubota M4500 vs Kubota M5640SU

Verdict: Kubota M4500 vs Kubota M5640SU

The Kubota M4500 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 M5640SU is the lighter machine (3,747 kg vs 4,220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4500 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 49.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M5640SU is the newer design (2009 vs 1978). 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

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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

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

M4500DT

4WDReference

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M4500-OC

orchard 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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Drawbar (tested)

30.6 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

Power at rated engine speed

37.1 kWReference

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Max power

30.6 kWReference

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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

16 forward and 4 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)

36.5 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

37.1 kWReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

171.3 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

27.6 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2193Reference

540@2295Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

33.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Capacity

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40.1 LReference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

4220 to 5165 poundsReference

1749 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

336 cmReference

334 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

227 cmReference

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Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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Front tread

128 to 198 cmReference

133 to 143 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 189 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

2WD Shipping

1914 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2154 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2342 kgReference

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Ballasted

3538 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

Kubota M4500 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

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

12.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2690 kgReference

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Speeds

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

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.