Head to head · Utility

Kubota M4900 vs Kubota M5040

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M4900

Utility

power
50.6 hp
displacement
168 ci
Cylinders
5
Forward gears
8
Full M4900 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

▲ M4900 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
M490050.6 hp
M504050.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M4900 is in the 47th percentile; M5040 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5040 higher · +18 ci (+11%)
M4900168 ci
M5040186 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M4900 is in the 45th percentile; M5040 is in the 50th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M4900 higher · +1 (+25%)
M49005
M50404
Median Utility Tractor4

M4900 is in the 88th percentile; M5040 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
M49008
M50408
Median Utility Tractor12

M4900 is in the 23rd percentile; M5040 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

M4900 (A)M5040 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelM4900M5040—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelF2803V3007-DI—
Power Output50.6hp50.5hp▲ M4900+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders54▲ M4900+1 · +25%
Displacement168ci186ci▲ M5040+18 ci · +11%
Bore3.4in3.7in▲ M5040+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke3.6in4.3in▲ M5040+0.7 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
TypeSynchronized shuttleSynchronized shuttleSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
Length137in140in▲ M5040+3 in · +2%
Width67.3in73.2in▲ M5040+5.9 in · +9%
Height92.9in95.3in▲ M5040+2.4 in · +3%
Operating Weight3,748lb3,748lbSame

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
TypeLiveIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,190lb4,190lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discMultiple wet discs—

Electrical

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
Coolant1.9gal2.1gal▲ M5040+0.2 gal · +11%

Operator Station

SpecKubota M4900Kubota M5040Difference
TypeOpen ROPS or Cab (optional)Open with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (50.6 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (168 ci)B · 50th percentile (186 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 88th percentile (5)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 33rd percentile (3,748 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,748 lb)
A · M4900B · M5040Median Utility Tractor
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