Compare/Kubota M5500 vs Kubota ME5700

Kubota M5500 vs Kubota ME5700

Verdict: Kubota M5500 vs Kubota ME5700

The Kubota M5500 and the Kubota ME5700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Kubota M5500 is the lighter machine (4,224 kg vs 5,071 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota ME5700 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 54.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota ME5700 is the newer design (2003 vs 1979). 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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Rated power

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

The mechanical shuttle was used on the narrow-profile ME5700DTN.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Trailer brakes

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mechanicalReference

Variants

M5500DT

4WDReference

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ME5700DTN

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narrowReference

Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

47.0 kWReference

46.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

32.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.0 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power (gross)

47.0 kWReference

46.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2800Reference

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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ROPS Fuel tank

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65.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.0 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

39.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

40.3 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

1900 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2016Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

36.7 kWReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

4224 to 5500 poundsReference

5071 to 6283 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

11.2R20Reference

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

136/142 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 189 cmReference

140 to 173 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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207 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2R20. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

DTN Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-18. Rear: 12.4R28Reference

ROPS Length

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351 cmReference

Cab Length

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356 cmReference

DTN Length

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349 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

DTN to inches 113 to 0 cm Front tread

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44.7Reference

DTN Rear tread

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106 to 146 cmReference

ROPS

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245 cmReference

Cab

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247 cmReference

DTN

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2300 kgReference

DTN Steering wheel

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146 cmReference

Kubota M5500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3517 kgReference

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Kubota ME5700 Height

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.