Compare/Kubota M6040 vs Kubota ME5700

Kubota M6040 vs Kubota ME5700

Verdict: Kubota M6040 vs Kubota ME5700

The Kubota M6040 and the Kubota ME5700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M6040 leads on rated power with 64 hp against 63 hp. Kubota M6040 is the lighter machine (4,650 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 M6040 holds more fuel (90.1 L vs 65.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M6040 is the newer design (2007 vs 2003). In short: choose the Kubota M6040 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota ME5700 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

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

64 hp

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Trailer brakes

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mechanicalReference

Variants

M6040HDN

narrow chassisReference

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M6040F

2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M6040FC

2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M6040DT

4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M6040HD

4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

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M6040DTC

4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M6040HDC

4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

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ME5700DTN

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narrowReference

Engine

Engine (net)

47.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 119 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Power (net)

47.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual element dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Emission control

EGRReference

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Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.2 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIReference

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Bore and stroke

3.70x4.70 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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65.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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46.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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46.6 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discsReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

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

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

39.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

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Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

1900 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Cab Fuel

90.1 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

12 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

207 cmReference

Weight

895 kgReference

5071 to 6283 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

11.2R20Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28 (2WD)Reference

16.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 11.2R20. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

305R343Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

570-648Reference

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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

344 cmReference

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Width

185 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

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Height (cab)

255 cmReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

2WD Front tread

141 to 182 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 171 cmReference

140 to 173 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2109 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2170 kgReference

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2WD cab

2410 kgReference

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4WD cab

2469 kgReference

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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

Front tread

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136/142 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 M6040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

40Reference

Cab Charging amps

60Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

900 CCAReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

275 cmReference

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Digging depth

338 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

439 cmReference

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Loading height

248 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2797 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1886 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

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Power

Max Power

63.5 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

56 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,295 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

17 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,770 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,905.1 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

255.5 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

246.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

362.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

185.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,170.4 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

52 to 67.7 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

7.50-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

55.9 to 71.7 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.