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KubotaModel A
Kubota GL23
Utility
- power
- 22.7 hp
- displacement
- 89.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
Kubota GL23 vs Kubota M5970
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KubotaModel B
Kubota M5970
Utility
- power
- 59.5 hp
- displacement
- 197 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
KubotaKubota GL23
vs
KubotaKubota M5970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ M5970 higher · +36.8 hp (+162%)GL2322.7 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
GL23 is in the 12th percentile; M5970 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M5970 higher · +108 ci (+121%)GL2389.3 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
GL23 is in the 15th percentile; M5970 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedGL233
M59703
Median Utility Tractor4
GL23 is in the 23rd percentile; M5970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedGL2316
M597016
Median Utility Tractor12
GL23 is in the 73rd percentile; M5970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
GL23 (A)M5970 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | GL23 | M5970 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | D1463 | D3200 | — |
| Power Output | 22.7hp | 59.5hp | ▲ M5970+36.8 hp · +162% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ GL23+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 89.3ci | 197ci | ▲ M5970+108 ci · +121% |
| Bore | 3.2in | 4.3in | ▲ M5970+1.1 in · +34% |
| Stroke | 3.6in | 4.5in | ▲ M5970+0.9 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear with power shift | Manual with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 116in | 144in | ▲ M5970+28 in · +24% |
| Width | 50.2in | 72.8in | ▲ M5970+22.6 in · +45% |
| Height | 57.1in | 95.3in | ▲ M5970+38.2 in · +67% |
| Operating Weight | 2,337lb | 5,049lb | ▲ M5970+2,712 lb · +116% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 14-Jun | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 9.5-24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category I | II/I and JISII/I | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.1gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota GL23 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 12th percentile (22.7 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)B · 52nd percentile (197 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 15th percentile (2,337 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · GL23B · M5970Median Utility Tractor