Compare/Kubota M5140 vs Kubota MX4900

Kubota M5140 vs Kubota MX4900

Verdict: Kubota M5140 vs Kubota MX4900

The Kubota M5140 and the Kubota MX4900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota MX4900 is the lighter machine (3,716 kg vs 4,240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5140 holds more fuel (90.1 L vs 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4900 is the newer design (2025 vs 2010). 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

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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized.Reference

With 14.9-26 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% slower than forward.Reference

Original price

$21,432 (2011)Reference

$40,727 (2025 hydro Cab )Reference

Drive

4X4 MFWD 4WDReference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

M5140F

2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M5140FC

2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M5140DT

4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M5140HD

4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

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M5140DTC

4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M5140HDC

4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

36.2 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

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Emission control

EGRReference

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Power (net)

38.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.2 LReference

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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

Interim Tier IV | EGRReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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51.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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45.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 102 mmReference

Hydro Power (net)

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36.2 kWReference

Hydro Power (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discsReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

semi synchronized -8F and 8R | power shuttle - 8F and 8RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Gear ROPS

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1685 kgReference

Gear Cab

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1928 kgReference

Gear Power (net)

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35.6 kWReference

Gear Power (gross)

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37.5 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

30.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

40.1 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

40.1 LReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

65.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

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Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

90.1 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

8.5 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Weight

4240 to 5160 poundsReference

3716 to 4268 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-15Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 16.9-28 (2WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.5-15Reference

LSW305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16.9-24Reference

LSW610R470Reference

Length

362 cmReference

319 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

208 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (cab)

214 cmReference

235 cmReference

Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 171 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

Wheelbase

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189 cmReference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Width

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177 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Hydro ROPS

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1693 kgReference

Hydro Cab

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1935 kgReference

Kubota M5140 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

60 (cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS with optional canopyReference

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Power

Max Power

52 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

46 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,295 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

17.2 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,905.1 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

214.4 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

208.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

362.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,923.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

52 to 67.7 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

6.50-15Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

55.9 to 71.7 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota MX4900 attachments

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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254 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Speeds

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.