Compare/Kubota M5500 vs Kubota M6040HDN

Kubota M5500 vs Kubota M6040HDN

Verdict: Kubota M5500 vs Kubota M6040HDN

The Kubota M5500 and the Kubota M6040HDN are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5500 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Kubota M6040HDN is the lighter machine (1,900 kg vs 4,224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M6040HDN is the newer design (2007 vs 1979). In short: choose the Kubota M5500 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M6040HDN 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

62 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.Reference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

rear standardReference

Original price

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$32,606 (2011)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M5500DT

4WDReference

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M6040

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utility chassisReference

M6040HDN

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narrow chassisReference

Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

47.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

32.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

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Power (gross)

47.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

200.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

40.3 kWReference

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Max power

32.9 kWReference

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Engine (net)

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46.2 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Power (net)

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46.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

40.3 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

191.0 barReference

Valves

1Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2016Reference

540@2160Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

36.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Capacity

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40.1 LReference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

4224 to 5500 poundsReference

1900 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

8.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

336 cmReference

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4WD Length

353 cmReference

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2WD Width

167 cmReference

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4WD Width

185 cmReference

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2WD Height (exhaust)

227 cmReference

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4WD Height (exhaust)

228 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

128 to 197 cmReference

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Front tread

145 cmReference

103 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 189 cmReference

89 to 138 cmReference

2WD Shipping

1916 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2299 kgReference

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Operating

2494 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 380/85R24Reference

Length

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346 cmReference

Width

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121 cmReference

Height (hood)

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116 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

Kubota M5500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Battery CCA

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700Reference

Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3517 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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60.2 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

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.