Head to head · Utility

Ford 4600 vs Kubota M5270

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FordModel A

Ford 4600

Utility

power
52.4 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 4600 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5270

Utility

power
52.5 hp
displacement
182 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M5270 specs
FordFord 4600
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KubotaKubota M5270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M5270 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
460052.4 hp
M527052.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4600 is in the 48th percentile; M5270 is in the 48th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4600 higher · +19 ci (+10%)
4600201 ci
M5270182 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4600 is in the 54th percentile; M5270 is in the 50th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
46003
M52703
Median Utility Tractor4

4600 is in the 23rd percentile; M5270 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5270 higher · +8 (+100%)
46008
M527016
Median Utility Tractor12

4600 is in the 23rd percentile; M5270 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

4600 (A)M5270 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model4600M5270—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
ModelNot recordedD3000—
Power Output52.4hp52.5hp▲ M5270+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ M5270+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement201ci182ci▲ 4600+19 ci · +10%
Bore4.4in4.1in▲ 4600+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.4in4.5in▲ M5270+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
Length137in144in▲ M5270+7 in · +5%
Width67.3in64.8in▲ 4600+2.5 in · +4%
Height57.5in95.1in▲ M5270+37.6 in · +65%
Operating Weight5,880lb5,049lb▲ 4600+831 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedJISII/I—
Hitch CategoryCategory 1Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,087lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc operated by two foot pedals which can be locked togetherNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
Coolant2.8gal3.1gal▲ M5270+0.3 gal · +11%

Operator Station

SpecFord 4600Kubota M5270Difference
TypeOpenROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 48th percentile (52.4 hp)B · 48th percentile (52.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 54th percentile (201 ci)B · 50th percentile (182 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 55th percentile (5,880 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · 4600B · M5270Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFord 4600Full spec pageKubota M5270