Compare/Kubota M4500 vs Kubota MX5400

Kubota M4500 vs Kubota MX5400

Verdict: Kubota M4500 vs Kubota MX5400

The Kubota M4500 and the Kubota MX5400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Kubota MX5400 is the lighter machine (3,474 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 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX5400 is the newer design (2020 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

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Original price

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$37,531 (2021 Hydro 4WD Cab )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

M4500DT

4WDReference

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M4500-OC

orchard tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

45.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

41.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

30.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 82 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

41.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

single paper elementReference

dryReference

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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39.5 kWReference

Hydro Power (net)

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40.1 kWReference

Hydro Power (gross)

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42.5 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4Reference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 rpmReference

Aspiration

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TurbochargedReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

2WD Gear ROPS

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1575 kgReference

4WD Gear ROPS

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1685 kgReference

4WD Gear Cab

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1928 kgReference

Gear Power (net)

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39.5 kWReference

Gear Power (gross)

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41.4 kWReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

forward and reverse options

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8F/8R / 3-range speedReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

34.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

37.1 kWReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

171.3 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

27.6 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2193Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

33.2 kWReference

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Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

4220 to 5165 poundsReference

3474 to 4268 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

336 cmReference

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Width

167 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

227 cmReference

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Ground clearance

42 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

128 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

130 to 189 cmReference

137 to 149 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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2WD Rear tire

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14.9-26Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

2WD Length

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324 cmReference

4WD Length

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319 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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128 to 157 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 cmReference

4WD Hydro ROPS

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1693 kgReference

4WD Hydro Cab

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1935 kgReference

Kubota M4500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

12.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2690 kgReference

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Speeds

Kubota MX5400 attachments

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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254 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

General

Make & Model

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Kubota @ V2,403CR-TReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Capacities

Capacity

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2,434 ccReference

Power

Max Power

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57 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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46.5 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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54.4 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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18.6 lpm (35.8 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category I & IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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2,355 mmReference

Height Over ROPS

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2,430 mmReference

Overall Length

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3,245 mmReference

Overall Width

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1,770 mmReference

Turning radius

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2.7 mReference

Overall weight

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1,935.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-26Reference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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OptionalReference

Seat Suspension

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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.