Compare/Kubota M5500 vs Kubota MX6000

Kubota M5500 vs Kubota MX6000

Verdict: Kubota M5500 vs Kubota MX6000

The Kubota M5500 and the Kubota MX6000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Kubota MX6000 is the lighter machine (3,734 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 M5500 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 51 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX6000 is the newer design (2020 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

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Original price

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$39,059 (2021 Cab )Reference

Variants

M5500DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

51 LReference

Engine (gross)

47.0 kWReference

47.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

32.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.0 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

47.0 kWReference

47.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2700Reference

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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44.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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44.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4Reference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 rpmReference

Aspiration

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TurbochargedReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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3-range speedReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

40.3 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

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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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Hydraulic system

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43.9 LReference

Capacity

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43.9 LReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

4224 to 5500 poundsReference

3734 to 4268 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

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

132 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 189 cmReference

137 to 149 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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189 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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LSW305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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LSW610R470Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Length

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319 cmReference

Width

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177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1693 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1935 kgReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Kubota M5500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

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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Capacities

Fuel

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45.0 LReference

Kubota MX6000 attachments

Attachment overview

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

General

Make & Model

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Kubota @ V2,403CR-TReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Power

Max Power

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63.4 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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51.8 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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54.4 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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18.6 lpm (35.8 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category I & IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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2,430 mmReference

Height Over Cab

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2,355 mmReference

Overall Length

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3,195 mmReference

Overall Width

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1,770 mmReference

Turning radius

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2.7 mReference

Overall weight

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1,935.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-26Reference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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OptionalReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

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.