Compare/Kubota M5-111 vs Kubota M6-101

Kubota M5-111 vs Kubota M6-101

Verdict: Kubota M5-111 vs Kubota M6-101

The Kubota M5-111 and the Kubota M6-101 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5-111 leads on rated power with 106 hp against 105 hp. Kubota M6-101 is the lighter machine (4,355 kg vs 5,754 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M6-101 holds more fuel (190.0 L vs 104.8 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Kubota M5-111 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M6-101 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

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Rated power

106 hp

105 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six synchronized gears in two ranges with electro-hydraulic shuttle shift. Two-speed power shift.Reference

Eight power shift gears in three ranges, with electro-hydraulic shuttle.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Variants

M5N-111

narrow profileReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

190.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

12.1 LReference

20.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

78.7 kWReference

77.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

74.6 kWReference

72.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Emission control

diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, and selective catalytic reductionReference

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Power (net)

74.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

78.7 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

78.7 kWReference

77.9 kWReference

Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

intake heaterReference

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Compression

17.0:1Reference

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ROPS Rated RPM

2400Reference

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Cab Rated RPM

2600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

60.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Max power

73.0 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

72.4 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4Reference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

Aspiration

TurbochargedReference

Turbocharger with intercoolerReference

Cooling system

IntercoolerReference

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Rated Power (net)

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72.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Bore and stroke

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100x120 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

Semi-PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

24 x 24Reference

32x32Reference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Transmission

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Intelli-Shift CreeperReference

forward speed range

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35.3 kmphReference

Clutch disk diameter wet clutch

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133 mmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

66.4 kWReference

61.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

73.0 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

ROPS Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

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Cab Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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ROPS Steering flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Cab Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3299 kgReference

4285 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic lower link ends and stabilizersReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1519Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

66.1 kWReference

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Pump flow

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70.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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60.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

5754 to 7685 poundsReference

4355 kgReference

Front tire

7.5-18Reference

12.4R24Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.5-18. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

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2WD Length

397 cmReference

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4WD Length

393 cmReference

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2WD Width

198 cmReference

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4WD Width

200 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

151 to 162 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

151 to 205 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2610 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2800 kgReference

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2WD Cab

3000 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3190 kgReference

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4WD Cab Operating

3485 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1496 kgReference

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2WD Max front axle

2199 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

2599 kgReference

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Max rear axle

3701 kgReference

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Rear tire

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18.4R30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

Length

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420 cmReference

Width

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210 cmReference

Height (cab)

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278 cmReference

Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

Front tread

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157 to 167 cmReference

Kubota M5-111 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

60Reference

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Cab Charging amps

100Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Alternator size

80 AReference

130 Amp/12 VReference

Charging amps

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130Reference

Battery size

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100 AhReference

Kubota M5-111 Height

ROPS

251 cmReference

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Cab

254 cmReference

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Exhaust

230 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

335.7 l/hourReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

KUBOTA @ V3,800CR-TIEF4Reference

KubotaReference

Creeper

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0.7 km/hReference

SCV control

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Joystick: AvailableReference

Capacities

Capacity

3,769 ccReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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16 LReference

Power

Rated Power

105.6 hpReference

104.5 HPReference

Max Power

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104.5 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

89 hpReference

82 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

1,000 RPMReference

Rear PTO Power

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YesReference

Rear PTO Control

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Hydraulically operatedReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

64.3 l/minReference

131.3 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

Telescopic lower link ends, Telescoping StabilizersReference

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Remote Valves

3Reference

4Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Cat IIReference

Category 2Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

draft (top link sensing)Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

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60.4 lpm (70.9 lpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

2,285 mmReference

243 cmReference

Overall Height

2,545 mmReference

2,790 mmReference

Height Over Cab

2,570 mmReference

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Height Over ROPS

2,535 mmReference

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Overall Length

3,975 mmReference

4,200 mmReference

Overall Width

2,010 mmReference

2,100 mmReference

Front axle clearance

520 mmReference

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Turning radius

4.2 mReference

4 mReference

Overall weight

3,190.1 kgReference

4,354.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

R1Reference

18.4 R30Reference

Front Wheel Type

R1/F2Reference

12.4 R24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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2,060 mmReference

Front Wheel tread range

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1,680 mmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

trueReference

Kubota M6-101 attachments

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.