Head to head · Utility

Kubota L4740GST vs Kubota M5970

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L4740GST

Utility

power
49 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full L4740GST specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5970

Utility

power
59.5 hp
displacement
197 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M5970 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M5970 higher · +10.5 hp (+21%)
L4740GST49 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L4740GST is in the 44th percentile; M5970 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5970 higher · +48 ci (+32%)
L4740GST149 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L4740GST is in the 37th percentile; M5970 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L4740GST higher · +1 (+33%)
L4740GST4
M59703
Median Utility Tractor4

L4740GST is in the 50th percentile; M5970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5970 higher · +4 (+33%)
L4740GST12
M597016
Median Utility Tractor12

L4740GST is in the 50th percentile; M5970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

L4740GST (A)M5970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL4740GSTM5970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelE-TVCSD3200—
Power Output49hp59.5hp▲ M5970+10.5 hp · +21%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,400RPM▲ L4740GST+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders43▲ L4740GST+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci197ci▲ M5970+48 ci · +32%
BoreNot recorded4.3in—
StrokeNot recorded4.5in—

Transmission

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
TypeGST (Glide Shift Transmission)Manual with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
LengthNot recorded144in—
Width67.2in72.8in▲ M5970+5.6 in · +8%
Height101in95.3in▲ L4740GST+5.7 in · +6%
Operating Weight3,572lb5,049lb▲ M5970+1,477 lb · +41%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
Front Tire Size8.3-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size14.9Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchII/I and JISII/I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,756lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecKubota L4740GSTKubota M5970Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 44th percentile (49 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (149 ci)B · 52nd percentile (197 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 30th percentile (3,572 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · L4740GSTB · M5970Median Utility Tractor
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