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Kubota M5-091 vs Kubota M62
| Spec | Kubota M5-091 | Kubota M62 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$78,563 | ~$91,323 |
| 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 | 63 hp |
| PTO hp | 76 hp | 46 hp |
| Loader lift | 3,814 lbsat the pivot pin | 3,960 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 4,630 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,796 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 18.5 GPM | 30.9 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Kubota | Kubota |
| Weight | 6,151 lbs | 8,925 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 M62
What they like
- 169.8 in of digging depth is 48 in more than the L47 and puts sewer and utility depths in reach
- TL1800 loader lifts 3,960 lb to full height at the pivot pin, more than any other tractor Kubota sells under 105 hp
- 30.9 gpm pump with 16 gpm available to a third-function valve for a thumb or breaker
- 8,925 lb of weight and a 4-post ROPS/FOPS give it the stability to use that reach fully loaded
- 15.5 mph top speed and HST Plus six-range drive make it road-mobile between jobs
- Cat I and II three-point hitch is offered, so a rear implement is at least possible
What they complain about
- $91,323 is close to double an L47 and within reach of a purpose-built backhoe loader with more reach still
- 46 PTO hp on an 8,925 lb machine means it is a poor choice for anything driven off the shaft
- The three-point hitch is an option rather than standard equipment
- 24 months or 1,500 hours of basic warranty with no powertrain extension, on the most expensive machine in this comparison
- Kubota's series page lists 2,756 lb of hitch lift where the model spec sheet says 2,796 lb