Compare/Kubota M6800 vs Kubota ME5700

Kubota M6800 vs Kubota ME5700

Verdict: Kubota M6800 vs Kubota ME5700

The Kubota M6800 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 M6800 is the lighter machine (5,055 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 ME5700 is the newer design (2003 vs 1997). In short: choose the Kubota ME5700 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M6800 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

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Rated power

62 hp

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four synchronized gears in two range with hydraulic shuttle.Reference

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Trailer brakes

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mechanicalReference

Variants

M6800F

2WDReference

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M6800DT

4WDReference

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ME5700DTN

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narrowReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

95.0 LReference

Engine

52.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

42.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

52.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

Compression

22.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

8.5 LReference

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Max power

42.5 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

46.3 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.86x4.33 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

22.6:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

8 forward and reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

39.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

47.2 kWReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Valves

1Reference

1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1501 kgReference

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Rear Arms

telescopic stabilizers and link endsReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2300Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

46.9 kWReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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1900 kgReference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

212 cmReference

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Weight

5055 to 5712 poundsReference

5071 to 6283 poundsReference

Rear tire

7.50-16Reference

16.9-28Reference

Ag rear

9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

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2WD Length

353 cmReference

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4WD Length

341 cmReference

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Width

185 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

245 cmReference

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Height (cab)

249 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

141 to 182 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

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Rear tread

141 to 171 cmReference

140 to 173 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

2292 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2351 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

2530 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

2590 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

2438 kgReference

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Ballasted

3891 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

Front tire

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11.2R20Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2R20. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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

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 M6800 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

40Reference

Cab Charging amps

60Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

16.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3281 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Capacities

Capacity

202 ciReference

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Power

Rated Power

70.9 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

245.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

185.9 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

7.50-16, 9.5-24 (4WD) inchReference

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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.