Compare/Kubota MX4900 vs Kubota MX5000

Kubota MX4900 vs Kubota MX5000

Verdict: Kubota MX4900 vs Kubota MX5000

The Kubota MX4900 and the Kubota MX5000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota MX5000 is the lighter machine (3,284 kg vs 3,716 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MX4900 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4900 is the newer design (2025 vs 2002). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-26 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% slower than forward.Reference

Synchronized shifting between gears 3 and 4.Reference

Original price

$40,727 (2025 hydro Cab )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

mechanical rear lock standardReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

51.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

38.6 kWReference

38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

36.2 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Hydro Power (net)

36.2 kWReference

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Hydro Power (gross)

38.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dry, dual elementReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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50.0 LReference

Power (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Transmission

Gear ROPS

1685 kgReference

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Gear Cab

1928 kgReference

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Gear Power (net)

35.6 kWReference

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Gear Power (gross)

37.5 kWReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.8 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Valves

3Reference

3 (optional)Reference

Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

34.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

2/1Reference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

draft control (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1047 kgReference

1050 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Total flow

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53.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1300 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

3716 to 4268 poundsReference

1614 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

LSW305R343Reference

29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

LSW610R470Reference

44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

Length

319 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

177 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

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Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 to 149 cmReference

Hydro ROPS

1693 kgReference

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Hydro Cab

1935 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

Ag front

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9.5-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-26Reference

Height

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215 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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123 to 151 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 cmReference

Kubota MX4900 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

254 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Speeds

Variants

MX5000F

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2WDReference

MX5000DT

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4WDReference

MX5000SU

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basic modelReference

Kubota MX5000 attachments

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.