Compare/Kubota M5970 vs Kubota M6040

Kubota M5970 vs Kubota M6040

Verdict: Kubota M5970 vs Kubota M6040

The Kubota M5970 and the Kubota M6040 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5970 leads on rated power with 66 hp against 64 hp. Kubota M5970 is the lighter machine (2,615 kg vs 4,650 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M6040 holds more fuel (90.1 L vs 70.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M6040 is the newer design (2007 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota M5970 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M6040 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

66 hp

64 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized.Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

90.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

49.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

46.2 kWReference

47.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.2 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 115 mmReference

94 x 119 mmReference

Power (net)

46.2 kWReference

47.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

49.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

211.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.8 LReference

40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.6 LReference

6.2 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Air cleaner

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dual element dryReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIReference

Bore and stroke

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3.70x4.70 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

42.7 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Pressure

181.3 barReference

191.0 barReference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2002 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discsReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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56.8 LReference

Type

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power shuttleReference

Capacity

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56.8 LReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@2295Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

211 cmReference

214 cmReference

Weight

2615 kgReference

895 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-24Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

16.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Length

366 cmReference

344 cmReference

Width

184 cmReference

185 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

252 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

41 cmReference

Front tread

141 to 162 cmReference

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Rear tread

141 to 192 cmReference

132 to 171 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

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305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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570-648Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Height (ROPS)

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246 cmReference

Height (cab)

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255 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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141 to 151 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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2109 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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2170 kgReference

2WD cab

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2410 kgReference

4WD cab

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2469 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

200Reference

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ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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900 CCAReference

Transmission

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Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

Gears

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8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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semi synchronized - 8F and 8R | power shuttle - 8F and 8RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Variants

M6040HDN

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narrow chassisReference

M6040F

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2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M6040FC

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2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M6040DT

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4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M6040HD

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4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

M6040DTC

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4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M6040HDC

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4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Cab Fuel

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90.1 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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12 qtsReference

Kubota M6040 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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275 cmReference

Digging depth

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338 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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439 cmReference

Loading height

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248 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2797 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1886 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

Power

Max Power

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63.5 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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56 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,295 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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17 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,770 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,905.1 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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255.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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246.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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362.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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185.4 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,170.4 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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52 to 67.7 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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7.50-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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55.9 to 71.7 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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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.