Compare/Kubota M6040HDN vs Kubota ME5700

Kubota M6040HDN vs Kubota ME5700

Verdict: Kubota M6040HDN vs Kubota ME5700

The Kubota M6040HDN and the Kubota ME5700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota ME5700 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Kubota M6040HDN is the lighter machine (1,900 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 M6040HDN is the newer design (2007 vs 2003). In short: choose the Kubota ME5700 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M6040HDN 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

62 hp

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges.Reference

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

Original price

$32,606 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Trailer brakes

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mechanicalReference

Variants

M6040

utility chassisReference

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M6040HDN

narrow chassisReference

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ME5700DTN

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narrowReference

Engine

Engine (net)

46.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Power (net)

46.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.2 LReference

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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

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 92 mmReference

Power (gross)

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46.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

39.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

40.1 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

40.1 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

64.7 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@2160Reference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

207 cmReference

Weight

1900 kgReference

5071 to 6283 poundsReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

11.2R20Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

16.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Front: 11.2R20. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 380/85R24Reference

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Length

346 cmReference

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Width

121 cmReference

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Height (hood)

116 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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Front tread

103 cmReference

136/142 cmReference

Rear tread

89 to 138 cmReference

140 to 173 cmReference

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

Ground clearance

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41 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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery CCA

700Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

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.