Compare/Kubota MX5000SU vs Kubota MX5100

Kubota MX5000SU vs Kubota MX5100

Verdict: Kubota MX5000SU vs Kubota MX5100

The Kubota MX5000SU 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 MX5000SU is the lighter machine (1,490 kg vs 3,369 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MX5100 is the newer design (2009 vs 2006). 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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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Synchro ShuttleReference

Synchronized shifting between gears 3 and 4.Reference

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

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rear lock standardReference

rear standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

50 LReference

Engine (gross)

38.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

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Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

38.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dry, dual elementReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

43.9 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Starter

—

electricReference

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

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

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)

32.8 kWReference

31.7 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

176.5 barReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

34.8 lpmReference

Total flow

53.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

2/1Reference

II/IReference

Control

top-link draft control (optional)Reference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1050 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2700Reference

Hydraulic system

—

43.9 LReference

Capacity

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43.9 LReference

Steering flow

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18.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

181 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1490 kgReference

3369 to 3774 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

7.5L-15Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-26Reference

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Lawn/turf front

29x12.5-15Reference

305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

610R470Reference

Length

336 cmReference

311 cmReference

Width

158 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height

215 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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Front tread

123 to 151 cmReference

133 to 132 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

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

Industrial front

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12-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Rear tread

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137 to 149 cmReference

Kubota MX5000SU attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery CCA

582Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

582 CCAReference

Variants

MX5100F

—

2WD gearReference

MX5100DT

—

4WD gearReference

MX5100HST

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4WD hydroReference

Capacities

Fuel

—

50.0 LReference

Front axle

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7.5 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

—

8 qtsReference

Kubota MX5100 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Speeds

Power

Max Power

—

52.2 hpReference

Rated Power

—

50 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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44 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

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.