Head to head · Utility

Kubota M5040 vs Massey Ferguson 1560

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M5040

Utility

power
50.5 hp
displacement
186 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M5040 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1560

Utility

power
59.1 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1560 specs
KubotaKubota M5040
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1560

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1560 higher · +8.6 hp (+17%)
M504050.5 hp
156059.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M5040 is in the 46th percentile; 1560 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5040 higher · +6 ci (+3%)
M5040186 ci
1560180 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M5040 is in the 50th percentile; 1560 is in the 49th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
M50404
15604
Median Utility Tractor4

M5040 is in the 50th percentile; 1560 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1560 higher · +4 (+50%)
M50408
156012
Median Utility Tractor12

M5040 is in the 23rd percentile; 1560 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

M5040 (A)1560 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelM50401560—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
ManufacturerKubotaIseki—
ModelV3007-DIE4DE—
Power Output50.5hp59.1hp▲ 1560+8.6 hp · +17%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement186ci180ci▲ M5040+6 ci · +3%
Bore3.7in3.8in▲ 1560+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.3in3.9in▲ M5040+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypeSynchronized shuttlePowerShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Length140in135in▲ M5040+5 in · +4%
Width73.2in69.7in▲ M5040+3.5 in · +5%
Height95.3in91.7in▲ M5040+3.6 in · +4%
Operating Weight3,748lb4,078lb▲ 1560+330 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory I/II—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity4,190lb3,748lb▲ M5040+442 lb · +12%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeMultiple wet discsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Coolant2.1gal2gal▲ M5040+0.1 gal · +5%

Operator Station

SpecKubota M5040Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypeOpen with ROPSROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 46th percentile (50.5 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 50th percentile (186 ci)B · 49th percentile (180 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 33rd percentile (3,748 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)
A · M5040B · 1560Median Utility Tractor
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