Compare/Kubota M4950 vs Kubota M5040

Kubota M4950 vs Kubota M5040

Verdict: Kubota M4950 vs Kubota M5040

The Kubota M4950 and the Kubota M5040 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 51 hp. Kubota M5040 is the lighter machine (3,748 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 M5040 is the newer design (2007 vs 1983). 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Hydraulic shuttle only available on cab models.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Variants

M4950F

2WDReference

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M4950DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

38.0 kWReference

37.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

30.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 82 mmReference

94 x 109 mmReference

Power (net)

38.0 kWReference

37.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

single paper elementReference

dual element dryReference

Compression

21:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

48.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

37.0 kWReference

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Max power

30.0 kWReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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70.0 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIReference

Bore and stroke

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3.70x4.30 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry dual 11.2-inch plateReference

125mm wet discsReference

Transmission

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Hydraulic ShuttleReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

35.0 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

37.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

48.1 LReference

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Type

fully synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Capacity

48.1 LReference

186 ciReference

Pressure

181.3 barReference

191.0 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

1 to 2Reference

Total flow

35.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1799 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2194Reference

540@2160Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

33.9 kWReference

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Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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110.2 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

209 cmReference

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Weight

4762 to 5800 poundsReference

895 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

Length

366 cmReference

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Width

180 cmReference

185 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

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4WD Front tread

141 to 162 cmReference

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Rear tread

141 to 201 cmReference

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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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4WD ROPS Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD ROPS Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

4WD Cab Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Cab Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

2WD Length

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356 cmReference

4WD Length

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344 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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242 cmReference

Height (cab)

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249 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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1700 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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1799 kgReference

4WD Cab

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2065 kgReference

Kubota M4950 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

65 (with cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

300Reference

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Ground

—

negativeReference

ROPS Charging amps

—

45Reference

Cab Charging amps

—

60Reference

Battery CCA

—

900Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

900 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3061 kgReference

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Speeds

Kubota M5040 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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275 cmReference

Digging depth

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338 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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439 cmReference

Loading height

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248 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2797 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1886 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS with optional canopyReference

Power

Max Power

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50.5 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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45 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,160 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

—

Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

—

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,770 psiReference

Remote Valves

—

1 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 IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

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214.4 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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249.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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242.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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356.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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185.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,700.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9-28Reference

Front Wheel Type

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7.50-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

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.