Compare/Kubota M5030 vs Kubota M5040

Kubota M5030 vs Kubota M5040

Verdict: Kubota M5030 vs Kubota M5040

The Kubota M5030 and the Kubota M5040 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5040 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. Kubota M5040 is the lighter machine (3,748 kg vs 4,188 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 1986). In short: choose the Kubota M5040 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

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Best match

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Rated power

50 hp

51 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Hydraulic shuttle only available on cab models.Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Variants

M5030F

2WDReference

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M5030DT

4WDReference

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Engine

40.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

30.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 82 mmReference

94 x 109 mmReference

Power

40.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual element dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

14.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

37.1 kWReference

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Max power

30.8 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

Engine (net)

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37.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power (net)

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37.7 kWReference

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

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry plateReference

125mm wet discsReference

2WD Oil capacity

48.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

56.5 LReference

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Transmission

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Hydraulic ShuttleReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

37.1 kWReference

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2WD Hydraulic system

48.1 LReference

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4WD Hydraulic system

56.4 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

2WD Capacity

48.1 LReference

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4WD Capacity

56.4 LReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

191.0 barReference

Valves

1Reference

1 to 2Reference

Total flow

41.6 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

Power at rated PTO speed

36.5 kWReference

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Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@2160Reference

Capacities

Fuel

64.0 LReference

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Capacity

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186 ciReference

Fuel tank

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110.2 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

200 cmReference

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Weight

4188 to 4982 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: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference

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

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

342 cmReference

356 cmReference

4WD Length

350 cmReference

344 cmReference

Width

186 cmReference

185 cmReference

2WD Weight

1899 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2259 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

48 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

139 to 199 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

133 to 151 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 192 cmReference

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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

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 M5030 attachments

M5030 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Kubota M5030 Height

Hood

134 cmReference

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Exhaust

227 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

10.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2723 kgReference

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Kubota M5040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery CCA

—

900Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

900 CCAReference

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

—

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

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,770 psiReference

Remote Valves

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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

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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.