Compare/Kubota M4950 vs Kubota M5270

Kubota M4950 vs Kubota M5270

Verdict: Kubota M4950 vs Kubota M5270

The Kubota M4950 and the Kubota M5270 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 M4950 is the lighter machine (4,762 kg vs 5,049 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5270 is the newer design (1984 vs 1983). In short: choose the Kubota M4950 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M5270 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

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Kubota

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Rated power

51 hp

50 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

M4950F

2WDReference

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M4950DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

38.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

30.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 82 mmReference

105 x 115 mmReference

Power (net)

38.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

single paper elementReference

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Compression

21:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

48.1 LReference

9.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

11.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

37.0 kWReference

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Max power

30.0 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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70.0 LReference

Engine

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39.1 kWReference

Power

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39.1 kWReference

Torque

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192.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry dual 11.2-inch plateReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

35.0 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

37.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

48.1 LReference

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Type

fully synchronizedReference

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Capacity

48.1 LReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Total flow

35.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

JISII/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1799 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2194Reference

1000@2530Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

33.9 kWReference

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Pump flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1900 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

209 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

4762 to 5800 poundsReference

5049 to 5688 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

12.4-32Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Length

366 cmReference

364 cmReference

Width

180 cmReference

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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

121 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

141 to 162 cmReference

133 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

141 to 201 cmReference

121 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 Width

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164 cmReference

4WD Width

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181 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2290 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2580 kgReference

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

Battery AH

300Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3061 kgReference

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Speeds

Kubota M5270 Height

2WD ROPS

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241 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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242 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.