Compare/Kubota M5030 vs Kubota M5270

Kubota M5030 vs Kubota M5270

Verdict: Kubota M5030 vs Kubota M5270

The Kubota M5030 and the Kubota M5270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. Kubota M5030 is the lighter machine (4,188 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 M5030 is the newer design (1986 vs 1984). 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Drawbar performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

standardReference

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Variants

M5030F

2WDReference

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M5030DT

4WDReference

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Engine

40.3 kWReference

39.1 kWReference

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

105 x 115 mmReference

Power

40.3 kWReference

39.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

14.8 LReference

9.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

11.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

37.1 kWReference

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Max power

30.8 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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70.0 LReference

Torque

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192.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry plateReference

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2WD Oil capacity

48.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

56.5 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

36.9 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

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2WD Capacity

48.1 LReference

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4WD Capacity

56.4 LReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Total flow

41.6 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

Power at rated PTO speed

36.5 kWReference

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Pump flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1900 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2530Reference

Capacities

Fuel

64.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

199 cmReference

210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

200 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

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

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

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

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4WD Length

350 cmReference

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Width

186 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1899 kgReference

2290 kgReference

4WD Weight

2259 kgReference

2580 kgReference

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

121 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

133 to 151 cmReference

133 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 192 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

Length

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364 cmReference

2WD Width

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164 cmReference

4WD Width

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181 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Kubota M5030 attachments

M5030 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Kubota M5030 Height

Hood

134 cmReference

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Exhaust

227 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

10.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2723 kgReference

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Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Kubota M5270 Height

2WD ROPS

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241 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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242 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.