Compare/Kubota M5500 vs Kubota MZ65-HPC

Kubota M5500 vs Kubota MZ65-HPC

Verdict: Kubota M5500 vs Kubota MZ65-HPC

The Kubota M5500 and the Kubota MZ65-HPC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota MZ65-HPC leads on rated power with 64 hp against 63 hp. Kubota MZ65-HPC is the lighter machine (3,119 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 MZ65-HPC holds more fuel (90.1 L vs 54.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MZ65-HPC is the newer design (2006 vs 1979). In short: choose the Kubota MZ65-HPC for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M5500 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

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Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

64 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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half-trackReference

Variants

M5500DT

4WDReference

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MZ65

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utilityReference

MZ65-HPC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

90.1 LReference

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

98 x 110 mmReference

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

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Power at rated engine speed

40.3 kWReference

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Max power

32.9 kWReference

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Engine

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47.8 kWReference

Power

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47.8 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

40.3 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2016Reference

1170@2600Reference

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

3119 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

9.5-24Reference

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

119 to 149 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 189 cmReference

132 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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215 cmReference

Rear tire

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tracksReference

Ag front

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320/60-26Reference

Ag rear

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280mm trackReference

Length

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362 cmReference

Width

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160 cmReference

Height (cab)

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258 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Kubota M5500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3517 kgReference

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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.