Which has more horsepower, the Kubota MX5400 or the Kubota MX6000?

The Kubota MX6000 leads on engine hp at 63.4 hp hp, compared to 55.5 hp hp for the Kubota MX5400.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota MX5400 or the Kubota MX6000?

The Kubota MX6000 leads on pto hp at 51.8 hp hp, compared to 46.5 hp hp for the Kubota MX5400.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota MX5400 or the Kubota MX6000?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,275 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota MX5400 or the Kubota MX6000?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,310 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Kubota MX5400 vs Kubota MX6000

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Kubota MX6000 leads 2 categories to 0 (6 tied). Machine pages: Kubota MX5400 and Kubota MX6000.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota MX5400	Kubota MX6000
Engine HP (hp)	55.5 hp	▲ 63.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	46.5 hp	▲ 51.8 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	2,275 lb	2,275 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,310 lb	2,310 lb
Lift Height (in)	111.2 in	111.2 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,102 lbf	3,102 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	14.4 gpm	14.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.7 mph	17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota MX5400Kubota MX6000

Engine HPhp

55.5 hp

▲63.4 hp

PTO HPhp

46.5 hp

▲51.8 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲2,275 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,310 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	KubotaMX5400	KubotaMX6000


PTO Power	46.5 hp	51.8 hp
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry-dual element	Dry-dual element
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, diesel, 4-cylinder, Turbocharged	Liquid-cooled, diesel, 4-cylinder, Turbocharged
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	148.6 (2434)	148.6 (2434)
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	55.5 hp	63.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Gear	Gear
Steering Flow	4.9 gpm	4.9 gpm
Implement Flow	9.5 gpm	9.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	14.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	14.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Maximum 3 (opt)	Maximum 3 (opt)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent, hydraulic PTO with PTO brake, wet clutch	Live independent, hydraulic PTO with PTO brake, wet clutch
Lift Control Type	Position (std), Draft (opt)	Position (std), Draft (opt)
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	I & II	I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2310 lbs	2310 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Standard tire size	Standard tire size
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-26	14.9-26
R1 Agricultural - Front	DT (2WD): 2 gal-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 9.5-16	9.5-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	ROPS: 13.5 gal; CAB: 11.9 gal	ROPS: 13.5 gal; CAB: 11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	111.2 in	111.2 in
Loader Breakout Force	3102 lb (13798 N)	3102 lb (13798 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	1065A: 2-Lever Quick Coupler for Loader Attachment	1065A: 2-Lever Quick Coupler for Loader Attachment
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2275 lb	2275 lb

Clutch	DT (2WD/4WD): Dry single plate; HST (4WD): No clutch	N/A
No. of Speeds	DT (2WD/4WD): 8F/8R; HST (4WD): 3-range	3-range
Transmission Type	DT (2WD/4WD): 8-speed gear-drive (synchronized shuttle); HST (4WD): 3-range hydrostatic (HST)	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (2WD/4WD): 17.3 mph; HST (4WD): 17.7 mph	17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (2WD/4WD): 15.9 mph; HST (4WD): 16.0 mph	16.0 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard (mechanical)	Rear differential lock standard (mechanical)

Brakes	Mechanical wet disc	Mechanical wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back suspension seat (optional arm rests)	High-back suspension seat (optional arm rests)

Wheelbase	74.6 in	74.6 in
Overall Width	69.7 in	69.7 in
Ground Clearance	15.2 in	15.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS	95.7 in	95.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	92.7 in	92.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Not Published