Head to head · Specialized

Kubota M59 vs Kubota U60

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M59

Specialized

power
59 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full M59 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota U60

Utility

power
57 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full U60 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 4658

Engine Power

▲ M59 higher · +2 hp (+4%)
M5959 hp
U6057 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

M59 is in the 45th percentile; U60 is in the 39th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

▲ U60 higher · +4 ci (+3%)
M59149 ci
U60153 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

M59 is in the 32nd percentile; U60 is in the 36th · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
M594
U604
Median Specialized Tractor4

M59 is in the 50th percentile; U60 is in the 50th · 58 models

Operating Weight

▲ M59 higher · +3,119 lb (+60%)
M598,344 lb
U605,225 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb

M59 is in the 43rd percentile; U60 is in the 30th · 50 models

M59 (A)U60 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelM59U60
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderUtility

Engine

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
ManufacturerKubotaNot recorded
ModelV2403S4QT
Power Output59hp57hpM59+2 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,600RPMM59+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci153ciU60+4 ci · +3%
Bore3.4inNot recorded
Stroke4inNot recorded

Transmission

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
TypeHydrostaticSynchro Shuttle

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
Length256in124inM59+132 in · +106%
Width74.8inNot recorded
Height100in104inU60+4 in · +4%
Operating Weight8,344lb5,225lbM59+3,119 lb · +60%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded

Tires

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded11.5-20
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9-28

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded
Hitch Capacity3,860lb3,858lbM59+2 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded
Drive Type4WDNot recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded

Electrical

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Capacities

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
Coolant2.2galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecKubota M59Kubota U60Difference
TypeFour-post ROPS with FOPS canopyNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 45th percentile (59 hp)B · 39th percentile (57 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 32nd percentile (149 ci)B · 36th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 43rd percentile (8,344 lb)B · 30th percentile (5,225 lb)

Length

median 274 in
A · 41st percentile (256 in)B · 21st percentile (124 in)
A · M59B · U60Median Specialized Tractor
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