Head to head · Utility

Kubota L5030 vs Kubota M5040

Kubota L5030 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota L5030

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
148 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L5030 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5040

Utility

power
50.5 hp
displacement
186 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M5040 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M5040 higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
L503050 hp
M504050.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L5030 is in the 45th percentile; M5040 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5040 higher · +38 ci (+26%)
L5030148 ci
M5040186 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L5030 is in the 37th percentile; M5040 is in the 50th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L50304
M50404
Median Utility Tractor4

L5030 is in the 50th percentile; M5040 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L5030 higher · +227 lb (+6%)
L50303,975 lb
M50403,748 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

L5030 is in the 36th percentile; M5040 is in the 33rd · 5,107 models

L5030 (A)M5040 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL5030M5040—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2403V3007-DI—
Power Output50hp50.5hp▲ M5040+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,600RPM▲ L5030+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement148ci186ci▲ M5040+38 ci · +26%
Bore3.4in3.7in▲ M5040+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke4in4.3in▲ M5040+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
TypeNot recordedSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
Length128in140in▲ M5040+12 in · +9%
Width57.9in73.2in▲ M5040+15.3 in · +26%
HeightNot recorded95.3in—
Operating Weight3,975lb3,748lb▲ L5030+227 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
System TypeOpen center, Relief valve pressure: 2691 psi (185 bar), Pump delivery rate at minimum pressure: 9.8 GPM (37.1 l/min), Maximum hydraulic power: 9.7 GPM (36.7 l/min), Delivery pressure: 2200 psi (152 bar)Open center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—
Power Rating44.8hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
Front Tire Size10-16.5Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size17.5L-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,137lb4,190lb▲ M5040+1,053 lb · +34%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeMFWD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discMultiple wet discs—

Electrical

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
Coolant2.4gal2.1gal▲ L5030+0.3 gal · +14%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L5030Kubota M5040Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (148 ci)B · 50th percentile (186 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 36th percentile (3,975 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,748 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 38th percentile (128 in)B · 55th percentile (140 in)
A · L5030B · M5040Median Utility Tractor
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