Compare/Kubota MX4900 vs Kubota MX5100

Kubota MX4900 vs Kubota MX5100

Verdict: Kubota MX4900 vs Kubota MX5100

The Kubota MX4900 and the Kubota MX5100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota MX5100 is the lighter machine (3,369 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 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4900 is the newer design (2025 vs 2009). 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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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Synchro ShuttleReference

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

Hydrostatic transmission with three ranges and treadle foot pedal. Cruise control standard.Reference

Original price

$40,727 (2025 hydro Cab )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

rear standardReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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

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Hydro Power (net)

36.2 kWReference

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Hydro Power (gross)

38.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Power (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.9 kWReference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | EGRReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

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

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.8 kWReference

31.7 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Valves

3Reference

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

34.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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43.9 LReference

Capacity

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43.9 LReference

Total flow

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53.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1300 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

Weight

3716 to 4268 poundsReference

3369 to 3774 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

LSW305R343Reference

305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

LSW610R470Reference

610R470Reference

Industrial front

12-16.5Reference

12-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

319 cmReference

311 cmReference

Width

177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

Front tread

132 cmReference

133 to 132 cmReference

Rear tread

137 to 149 cmReference

Hydro ROPS

1693 kgReference

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Hydro Cab

1935 kgReference

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Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

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

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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

MX5100F

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2WD gearReference

MX5100DT

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4WD gearReference

MX5100HST

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4WD hydroReference

Capacities

Fuel

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50.0 LReference

Front axle

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7.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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50 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8 qtsReference

Kubota MX5100 attachments

Power

Max Power

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52.2 hpReference

Rated Power

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50 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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44 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,700 RPMReference

General

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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14 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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0 to 3 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.8 gpm (9.2 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,300 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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243.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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324.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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177 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,711.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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149.1 cmReference

Front Wheel tread range

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50.4 to 62.2 inches (2WD) | 52.5 to 52.2 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

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.