Head to head · Utility

Kubota L4701-4WD vs Kubota M5970

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L4701-4WD

Utility

power
47.3 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full L4701-4WD 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 · +12.2 hp (+26%)
L4701-4WD47.3 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L4701-4WD is in the 42nd percentile; M5970 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5970 higher · +48 ci (+32%)
L4701-4WD149 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L4701-4WD is in the 37th percentile; M5970 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L4701-4WD higher · +1 (+33%)
L4701-4WD4
M59703
Median Utility Tractor4

L4701-4WD is in the 50th percentile; M5970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5970 higher · +8 (+100%)
L4701-4WD8
M597016
Median Utility Tractor12

L4701-4WD is in the 23rd percentile; M5970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

L4701-4WD (A)M5970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL4701-4WDM5970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2403-CR-E4D3200—
Power Output47.3hp59.5hp▲ M5970+12.2 hp · +26%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ L4701-4WD+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders43▲ L4701-4WD+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci197ci▲ M5970+48 ci · +32%
Bore3.5in4.3in▲ M5970+0.8 in · +23%
Stroke4.1in4.5in▲ M5970+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
TypeManual - Constant mesh with synchronized shuttleManual with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
Length120in144in▲ M5970+24 in · +20%
Width63.6in72.8in▲ M5970+9.2 in · +14%
Height92.4in95.3in▲ M5970+2.9 in · +3%
Operating Weight3,296lb5,049lb▲ M5970+1,753 lb · +53%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchII/I and JISII/I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,322lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeMechanical, wet disc typeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
Coolant1.8gal3.1gal▲ M5970+1.3 gal · +72%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L4701-4WDKubota M5970Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 42nd percentile (47.3 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (149 ci)B · 52nd percentile (197 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 27th percentile (3,296 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · L4701-4WDB · M5970Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota L4701-4WDFull spec pageKubota M5970