Compare/Kubota M6040HDN vs Kubota MX5800

Kubota M6040HDN vs Kubota MX5800

Verdict: Kubota M6040HDN vs Kubota MX5800

The Kubota M6040HDN and the Kubota MX5800 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M6040HDN leads on rated power with 62 hp against 61 hp. Kubota MX5800 is the lighter machine (1,693 kg vs 1,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MX5800 is the newer design (2015 vs 2007). In short: choose the Kubota M6040HDN for outright pulling power, or the Kubota MX5800 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

62 hp

61 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$32,606 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M6040

utility chassisReference

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M6040HDN

narrow chassisReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

46.2 kWReference

42.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.4 LReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Tier 4Reference

Power (net)

46.2 kWReference

42.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

9.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

6.2 LReference

6.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

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45.8 kWReference

Emission control

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diesel particular filter (DPF)Reference

Power (gross)

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45.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

37.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

40.1 LReference

43.9 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

40.1 LReference

43.9 LReference

Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

64.7 lpmReference

54.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

1301 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

540@2659Reference

Control

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draft controlReference

Rear Arms

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telescoping low links and stabilizersReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1900 kgReference

1693 kgReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

346 cmReference

318 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (hood)

116 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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Front tread

103 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

89 to 138 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

Battery CCA

700Reference

600Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota MX5800 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

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.