Compare/Kubota M5040 vs Kubota M5270

Kubota M5040 vs Kubota M5270

Verdict: Kubota M5040 vs Kubota M5270

The Kubota M5040 and the Kubota M5270 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 5,049 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 1984). In short: choose the Kubota M5040 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

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Rated power

51 hp

50 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Hydraulic shuttle only available on cab models.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

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Engine (net)

37.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 109 mmReference

105 x 115 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (net)

37.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual element dryReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIReference

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Bore and stroke

3.70x4.30 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

Oil capacity

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9.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.6 LReference

Transmission

Hydraulic ShuttleReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

125mm wet discsReference

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Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

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Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

35.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

JISII/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

1000@2530Reference

Rear lift

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1900 kgReference

Dimensions

4WD ROPS Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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4WD Cab Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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2WD Cab Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

895 kgReference

5049 to 5688 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

12.4-32Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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

2WD Length

356 cmReference

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4WD Length

344 cmReference

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Width

185 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

242 cmReference

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Height (cab)

249 cmReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

36 cmReference

2WD ROPS

1700 kgReference

241 cmReference

4WD ROPS

1799 kgReference

242 cmReference

4WD Cab

2065 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

Length

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364 cmReference

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

2WD Front tread

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121 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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133 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 192 cmReference

Kubota M5040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

900 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

275 cmReference

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Digging depth

338 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

439 cmReference

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Loading height

248 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2797 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1886 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS with optional canopyReference

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Capacities

Capacity

186 ciReference

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Fuel tank

110.2 LReference

70.0 LReference

Power

Max Power

50.5 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

45 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,160 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,770 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

214.4 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

249.4 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

242.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

356.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

185.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,700.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

16.9-28Reference

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Front Wheel Type

7.50-16Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota M5270 Height

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.