Compare/Kubota M6040HDN vs Kubota MX6000

Kubota M6040HDN vs Kubota MX6000

Verdict: Kubota M6040HDN vs Kubota MX6000

The Kubota M6040HDN and the Kubota MX6000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota MX6000 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Kubota M6040HDN is the lighter machine (1,900 kg vs 3,734 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MX6000 is the newer design (2020 vs 2007). In short: choose the Kubota MX6000 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$32,606 (2011)Reference

$39,059 (2021 Cab )Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

M6040

utility chassisReference

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M6040HDN

narrow chassisReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

46.2 kWReference

44.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.4 LReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Power (net)

46.2 kWReference

44.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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47.3 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

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47.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4Reference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 rpmReference

Aspiration

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TurbochargedReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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3-range speedReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

38.6 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

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

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

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Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

45.0 LReference

Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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51 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1900 kgReference

3734 to 4268 poundsReference

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Length

346 cmReference

319 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

Lawn/turf front

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LSW305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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LSW610R470Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1693 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1935 kgReference

Ground clearance

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38 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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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Kubota MX6000 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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254 cmReference

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

General

Make & Model

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Kubota @ V2,403CR-TReference

SCV control

—

JoystickReference

Power

Max Power

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63.4 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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51.8 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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54.4 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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18.6 lpm (35.8 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category I & IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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2,430 mmReference

Height Over Cab

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2,355 mmReference

Overall Length

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3,195 mmReference

Overall Width

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1,770 mmReference

Turning radius

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2.7 mReference

Overall weight

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1,935.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-26Reference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-16Reference

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.