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Kubota M5-091 vs Kubota L47
| Spec | Kubota M5-091 | Kubota L47 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$78,563 | ~$72,996 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP for the tractor-loader-backhoe package, not a bare tractor |
| Size class | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Power Shuttle | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 92.5 hp | 47.1 hp |
| PTO hp | 76 hp | 33 hp |
| Loader lift | 3,814 lbsat the pivot pin | 2,848 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 4,630 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,756 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 18.5 GPM | 25.0 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Kubota | Kubota |
| Weight | 6,151 lbs | 7,205 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 27.7 gal | 17.7 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | No |
| Hydrostatic | No | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 yr / 3000 hr powertrain | 2 yr / 1500 hr basic, no powertrain extension |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Kubota M5-091
What they like
- The 92.5 HP turbocharged common-rail Kubota diesel delivers strong, clean power for demanding hay and field work
- 76 PTO HP runs large balers, mower-conditioners, and tillage tools that smaller utility tractors can't handle
- The 8- or 12-speed hydraulic power-shuttle transmission makes direction changes and loader work smooth and easy
- The 4,188 lb Category II 3-point lift and 3,800+ lb loader make it a genuine production workhorse
- The available climate-controlled cab makes long days in the field genuinely comfortable
- The large 27.7-gallon tank and 6,150 lb frame make it a stout all-day working machine
- It's a proven, well-supported platform popular with real working farms across the country
What they complain about
- It's a major investment - a cab-and-loader M5-091 lands north of $60K
- The common-rail engine and modern emissions add complexity that makes DIY service harder than older simple diesels
- No hydrostatic option, so it's a pure field and loader tractor, not a beginner-friendly or finish-mowing machine
- At over 6,000 lbs plus loader it needs a heavy-duty gooseneck trailer to transport
- Kubota premium pricing means a comparable Mahindra or lower-tier brand costs meaningfully less
- It's more tractor than most acreage owners need, so it's overkill outside real farming
Kubota L47
What they like
- 25 gpm of pump capacity - more than double what a 47 hp compact tractor would carry, and the reason the hoe moves at working speed
- TL1300 loader lifts 2,848 lb to full height at the pivot pin with hydraulic self-levelling as standard
- 121 in of digging depth and a 92.9 in loading height clears the side of most tandem dumps
- HST Plus with six ranges and 14 mph of road speed makes moving between jobs practical without a trailer
- 7,205 lb of operating weight gives it the stability to dig hard without walking the machine
- Back-up alarm, 4-post ROPS/FOPS and a reversible seat are all standard, which matters on a commercial site
What they complain about
- The three-point hitch is an option, not standard, so out of the box this is a digger rather than a tractor
- 33 PTO hp from a 47.1 hp engine is a poor conversion, because the hydraulics take priority over the shaft
- $72,996 buys a lot of separate tractor and towable backhoe if site-to-site mobility is not the point
- Warranty is 24 months or 1,500 hours with no powertrain extension, the shortest cover Kubota offers on anything with a hitch