Overview
The Kubota M5700 is a utility farm tractor produced between 2001 and 2005, equipped with a 2.7L five-cylinder diesel engine and an 8-speed synchronized shuttle transmission. Available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations, the model features either a folding ROPS or an optional air-conditioned cab with varying fuel capacities. Tested performance data indicates a maximum PTO output of 52.6 hp and a rear lift capacity of 2840 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Performance:
OCED Tractor Test 1907 verified a maximum drawbar power of 48.1 hp and a maximum pull capacity of 6,645 lbs using the 12-speed 4WD configuration.
Transmission and Hydraulic Layout:
The mechanical system consists of four synchronized gears in two ranges with a synchronized shuttle and an open center hydraulic system providing 11 gpm of pump flow.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
Shipping weights range from 3,858 lbs for 2WD ROPS models to 4,608 lbs for 4WD Cab models, with wheelbases ranging between 78.7 and 81.7 inches depending on the chassis type.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.7L 5-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | two paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.43x3.64 inches (87 x 92 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 8.5 qts (8.0 L) |
| Description | Kubota F2803 / diesel / 5-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 167.5 ci (2.7 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Oil capacity | 8.5 qts (8.0 L) |
| Power | 61.6 hp (45.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 48.1 hp (35.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 52.6 hp (39.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four synchronized gears in two range with synchronized shuttle. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchronized shuttle |
| Type | synchronized shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Cab Fuel | 25.1 gal (95.0 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 13.7 gal (51.9 L) |
| ROPS Fuel | 17.2 gal (65.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 13.7 gal (51.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position control and top-link draft sensing |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2840 lbs*Advertised lift was 3310 pounds but the Kubota M5700 only achieves 2840 pounds during testing. (1288 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Cab Charging amps | 60 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Cab Length | 140.6 inches (357 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Front tread | 55.9 to 71.7 inches (141 to 182 cm) |
| 2WD ROPS Length | 137.6 inches (349 cm) |
| 4WD Cab Length | 137 inches (347 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 52.3 to 56.3 inches (132 to 143 cm) |
| 4WD ROPS Length | 134.1 inches (340 cm) |
| Cab Wheelbase | 81.7 inches (207 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 99.0 inches (251 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 93.5 inches (237 cm) |
| Rear tread | 55.9 to 67.7 inches (141 to 171 cm) |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Width | 72.8 inches*Minimum (184 cm) |
| Cab Wheelbase | 81.7 inches (207 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Weight | 3858 to 4608 pounds |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28 |
Kubota M5700 Weight
| 2WD Cab Shipping | 4453 lbs (2019 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD ROPS Shipping | 3858 lbs (1749 kg) |
| 4WD Cab Shipping | 4608 lbs (2090 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS Shipping | 4078 lbs (1849 kg) |
| Ballasted | 7070 lbs (3206 kg) |
Kubota M5700 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
|---|
OCED Tractor Test 1907
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDFebruary 2000 - March 2000, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1907 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 48.1 hp (35.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,645 lbs (3014 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 52.6 hp (39.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 50.4 hp (37.6 kW) |
References
| Description | Diesel Tractor M4900/M5700/M6800/M8200/M9000 published in 2003, by Kubota |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #Summary 480
Test Date:
February-March, 2000
Location:
Institute of Agricultural Machinery Bio-oriented Technology Research Advancement Institution (IAM-Brain) Omiya, Japan
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Rated Engine Speed
52.60 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
50.40 hp
@ 540 rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 123 lb-ft (167 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 24.7% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM | Fuel gal/hr | Fuel L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 52.60 | 39.20 | 2800 | 655 | 3.79 | 14.36 |
| Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm) | 50.40 | 37.60 | 2307 | 540 | 3.37 | 12.76 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.60 | 2800 | 3.79 | 0.50 | N/A | N/A |
| 46.30 | 2880 | 3.42 | 0.52 | N/A | N/A |
| 35.00 | 2910 | 2.78 | 0.56 | N/A | N/A |
| 23.60 | 2936 | 2.21 | 0.66 | N/A | N/A |
| 11.80 | 2957 | 1.71 | 1.01 | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | 2983 | 1.26 | N/A | N/A | N/A |