Compare/Kubota M5640SU vs Kubota MX5400

Kubota M5640SU vs Kubota MX5400

Verdict: Kubota M5640SU vs Kubota MX5400

The Kubota M5640SU and the Kubota MX5400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Kubota MX5400 is the lighter machine (3,474 kg vs 3,747 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5640SU holds more fuel (49.6 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX5400 is the newer design (2020 vs 2009). 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

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears in high, low, and reverse ranges. Synchronized forward-reverse shuttle shifting in low range, and synchronized shifting between gears 3 and 4.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$19,540 (2011)Reference

$37,531 (2021 Hydro 4WD Cab )Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

M5640SU

2WDReference

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M5640SUD

4WDReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

41.8 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

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Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dryReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

4Reference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,700 rpmReference

Emissions compliance

Interim Tier IVReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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41.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 102 mmReference

Hydro Power (net)

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40.1 kWReference

Hydro Power (gross)

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42.5 kWReference

Aspiration

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TurbochargedReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

275mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

GearReference

forward and reverse options

semi synchronized - 8F and 4RReference

8F/8R / 3-range speedReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

2WD Gear ROPS

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1575 kgReference

4WD Gear ROPS

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1685 kgReference

4WD Gear Cab

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1928 kgReference

Gear Power (net)

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39.5 kWReference

Gear Power (gross)

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41.4 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

34.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

40.1 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

40.1 LReference

2,434 ccReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

64.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

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Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

49.6 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

49.6 LReference

45.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

7.6 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1749 kgReference

3474 to 4268 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

29x12.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16Reference

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Industrial front

12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

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Length

334 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

243 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

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Front tread

133 to 143 cmReference

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Rear tread

131 to 171 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-26Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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324 cmReference

4WD Length

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319 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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128 to 157 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 cmReference

4WD Hydro ROPS

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1693 kgReference

4WD Hydro Cab

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1935 kgReference

Kubota M5640SU attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

76 cmReference

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Digging depth

276 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

382 cmReference

Loading height

242 cmReference

214 cmReference

Bucket force

1755 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1176 kgReference

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Transport height

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254 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Kubota @ V2,403CR-TReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional canopy.Reference

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SCV control

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JoystickReference

Power

Max Power

56 hpReference

57 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

50 hpReference

46.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

540 rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,295 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

17.1 gpmReference

54.4 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 2 ValvesReference

3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

18.6 lpm (35.8 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

Category I & IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,905.1 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

236 cmReference

2,430 mmReference

Overall Length

345.4 cmReference

3,245 mmReference

Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

1,770 mmReference

Front axle clearance

45.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,699.6 kgReference

1,935.9 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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2,355 mmReference

Turning radius

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2.7 mReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-28Reference

14.9-26Reference

Rear wheel tread range

51.9 to 67.7 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

6.50-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

55.9 to 59.8 inchesReference

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Kubota MX5400 attachments

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.