KubotaModel A
Kubota M4970
Utility
- power
- 49.5 hp
- displacement
- 170 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
Kubota M4970 vs Mitsubishi GM500
MitsubishiModel B
Mitsubishi GM500
Utility
- power
- 49.5 hp
- displacement
- 135 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
KubotaKubota M4970
vs
MitsubishiMitsubishi GM500
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedM497049.5 hp
GM50049.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
M4970 is in the 45th percentile; GM500 is in the 45th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M4970 higher · +35 ci (+26%)M4970170 ci
GM500135 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
M4970 is in the 45th percentile; GM500 is in the 33rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ M4970 higher · +2 (+50%)M49706
GM5004
Median Utility Tractor4
M4970 is in the 93rd percentile; GM500 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedM497016
GM50016
Median Utility Tractor12
M4970 is in the 73rd percentile; GM500 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
M4970 (A)GM500 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Mitsubishi | — |
| Model | M4970 | GM500 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Shibaura | — |
| Model | S2802 | N4LDI-T | — |
| Power Output | 49.5hp | 49.5hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ M4970+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 170ci | 135ci | ▲ M4970+35 ci · +26% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.3in | ▲ M4970+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3.9in | ▲ GM500+0.7 in · +22% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Syncromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 144in | 139in | ▲ M4970+5 in · +4% |
| Width | 68.9in | 61.4in | ▲ M4970+7.5 in · +12% |
| Height | 95.3in | 99in | ▲ GM500+3.7 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 5,379lb | 4,332lb | ▲ M4970+1,047 lb · +24% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.2gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota M4970 | Mitsubishi GM500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 45th percentile (49.5 hp)B · 45th percentile (49.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 45th percentile (170 ci)B · 33rd percentile (135 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,379 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,332 lb)
A · M4970B · GM500Median Utility Tractor