Head to head · Utility

Ford 4100 vs Kubota L5040

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FordModel A

Ford 4100

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
183 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 4100 specs
Kubota L5040 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L5040

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full L5040 specs
FordFord 4100
vs
KubotaKubota L5040

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
410052 hp
L504052 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4100 is in the 47th percentile; L5040 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4100 higher · +34 ci (+23%)
4100183 ci
L5040149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4100 is in the 50th percentile; L5040 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L5040 higher · +1 (+33%)
41003
L50404
Median Utility Tractor4

4100 is in the 23rd percentile; L5040 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ L5040 higher · +4 (+50%)
41008
L504012
Median Utility Tractor12

4100 is in the 23rd percentile; L5040 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

4100 (A)L5040 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model4100L5040—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Power Output52hp52hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,600RPM▲ L5040+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders34▲ L5040+1 · +33%
Displacement183ci149ci▲ 4100+34 ci · +23%
Bore4.2in3.4in▲ 4100+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke4.4in4in▲ 4100+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
TypeManualGlide Shift (GST)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
Length136in126in▲ 4100+10 in · +8%
Width70.8in67.3in▲ 4100+3.5 in · +5%
HeightNot recorded98in—
Operating Weight4,655lb3,803lb▲ 4100+852 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IRear Type: I—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,075lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMechanical wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt—

Capacities

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
Coolant2.8gal2.2gal▲ 4100+0.6 gal · +27%

Operator Station

SpecFord 4100Kubota L5040Difference
TypeOpen operator station or Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 50th percentile (183 ci)B · 37th percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 45th percentile (4,655 lb)B · 34th percentile (3,803 lb)
A · 4100B · L5040Median Utility Tractor
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