Head to head · Utility

Kubota GL23 vs Kubota M5970

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KubotaModel A

Kubota GL23

Utility

power
22.7 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full GL23 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5970

Utility

power
59.5 hp
displacement
197 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M5970 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M5970 higher · +36.8 hp (+162%)
GL2322.7 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

GL23 is in the 12th percentile; M5970 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5970 higher · +108 ci (+121%)
GL2389.3 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

GL23 is in the 15th percentile; M5970 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GL233
M59703
Median Utility Tractor4

GL23 is in the 23rd percentile; M5970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
GL2316
M597016
Median Utility Tractor12

GL23 is in the 73rd percentile; M5970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

GL23 (A)M5970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelGL23M5970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1463D3200—
Power Output22.7hp59.5hp▲ M5970+36.8 hp · +162%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,400RPM▲ GL23+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement89.3ci197ci▲ M5970+108 ci · +121%
Bore3.2in4.3in▲ M5970+1.1 in · +34%
Stroke3.6in4.5in▲ M5970+0.9 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
TypeGear with power shiftManual with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
Length116in144in▲ M5970+28 in · +24%
Width50.2in72.8in▲ M5970+22.6 in · +45%
Height57.1in95.3in▲ M5970+38.2 in · +67%
Operating Weight2,337lb5,049lb▲ M5970+2,712 lb · +116%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
Front Tire Size14-JunNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size9.5-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
Hitch TypeCategory III/I and JISII/I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 2—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecKubota GL23Kubota M5970Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 12th percentile (22.7 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)B · 52nd percentile (197 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 15th percentile (2,337 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · GL23B · M5970Median Utility Tractor
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