Compare/Kubota M4950 vs Kubota M5030

Kubota M4950 vs Kubota M5030

Verdict: Kubota M4950 vs Kubota M5030

The Kubota M4950 and the Kubota M5030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4950 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. Kubota M5030 is the lighter machine (4,188 kg vs 4,762 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5030 is the newer design (1986 vs 1983). In short: choose the Kubota M4950 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M5030 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

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

50 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

standardReference

Variants

M4950F

2WDReference

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M4950DT

4WDReference

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M5030F

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2WDReference

M5030DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Engine (net)

38.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

30.0 kWReference

30.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 82 mmReference

Power (net)

38.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

single paper elementReference

dual dry elementReference

Compression

21:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

48.1 LReference

14.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

37.0 kWReference

37.1 kWReference

Max power

30.0 kWReference

30.8 kWReference

Engine

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40.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Power

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40.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry dual 11.2-inch plateReference

dry plateReference

2WD Oil capacity

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48.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

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56.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

35.0 kWReference

36.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

37.0 kWReference

37.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

48.1 LReference

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Type

fully synchronizedReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

48.1 LReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

1Reference

Total flow

35.0 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2194Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

33.9 kWReference

36.5 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

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48.1 LReference

4WD Hydraulic system

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56.4 LReference

2WD Capacity

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48.1 LReference

4WD Capacity

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56.4 LReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

64.0 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

209 cmReference

200 cmReference

Weight

4762 to 5800 poundsReference

4188 to 4982 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference

Length

366 cmReference

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Width

180 cmReference

186 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

165 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

227 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

141 to 201 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

4WD Front tread

141 to 162 cmReference

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

141 to 201 cmReference

152 to 192 cmReference

2WD Shipping

2160 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2473 kgReference

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Operating

2630 kgReference

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Ballasted

3717 kgReference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)Reference

2WD Length

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342 cmReference

4WD Length

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350 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1899 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2259 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Kubota M4950 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

65 (with cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

300Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

3061 kgReference

2723 kgReference

Speeds

Kubota M5030 attachments

M5030 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Kubota M5030 Height

Hood

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134 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.