Compare/Kubota M5140 vs Kubota MX5000SU

Kubota M5140 vs Kubota MX5000SU

Verdict: Kubota M5140 vs Kubota MX5000SU

The Kubota M5140 and the Kubota MX5000SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota MX5000SU is the lighter machine (1,490 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 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M5140 is the newer design (2010 vs 2006). 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

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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

Synchronized shifting between gears 3 and 4.Reference

Original price

$21,432 (2011)Reference

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Drive

4X4 MFWD 4WDReference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical rear lock standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

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

37.3 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

37.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

43.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

6.2 LReference

7.5 LReference

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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Engine (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dry, dual elementReference

Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

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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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

40.1 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

40.1 LReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

34.8 lpmReference

Total flow

65.1 lpmReference

53.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

2/1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

1300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

1050 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

540@2700Reference

Pressure

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176.5 barReference

Control

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top-link draft control (optional)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

90.1 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

50.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

8.5 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Weight

4240 to 5160 poundsReference

1490 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-15Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.5-15Reference

29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16.9-24Reference

44x18-20Reference

Length

362 cmReference

336 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

208 cmReference

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Height (cab)

214 cmReference

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Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

123 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 171 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

Ag front

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7.5L-15Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-26Reference

Width

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158 cmReference

Height

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215 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

Kubota M5140 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

60 (cab)Reference

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

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 MX5000SU 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.