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Compare models, explore specifications, and find the right Kubota for your land, your workload, and your budget — all in one place.

How to Choose

Finding the Right Kubota for Your Property

Choosing the right Kubota starts with understanding your needs. How many acres do you maintain? What tasks will you perform — mowing, tilling, loader work, blowing snow, or hauling materials? Your answers narrow the field quickly.

For properties under 5 acres with light tasks, a BX Series sub-compact is often perfect. Properties of 5–20 acres benefit from LX or L Series compacts with more horsepower and lift capacity. Larger operations and farms typically need the MX Series utility tractor.

Consider attachments too — the tractor is just the start. Loaders, backhoes, mowers, tillers, and box blades transform a single machine into a multi-purpose workhorse. Our team helps you spec the right tractor and implements together.

Acreage Matters

Property size is the #1 factor in choosing tractor size.

Match Tasks to HP

Heavier tasks require more horsepower and lift capacity.

Plan for Attachments

Consider what implements you'll need now and later.

Transmission Choice

HST for ease, gear drive for efficiency and value.

Cab vs. Open Station

Cabs add comfort and AC — worth it for long hours.

Financing & Budget

We help match the right machine to your monthly budget.

Key Specs to Compare

What Specifications Matter Most

When comparing Kubota models, focus on these key specifications to ensure you get a machine that handles your workload without overpaying for capacity you don't need.

Horsepower (HP) determines how much power is available for your implements. PTO horsepower is what actually powers your attachments — and it's always lower than engine HP. Lift capacity tells you how much weight the loader or three-point hitch can handle.

Hydraulic flow rate affects how fast your loader moves and how well hydraulic attachments perform. Weight affects traction and stability. And fuel tank capacity determines how long you can work between fill-ups.

Engine HP vs. PTO HP

PTO HP is what powers your implements — always compare both.

Loader Lift Capacity

Rated at full height — check lift at ground level too.

3-Point Hitch Lift

Determines what implements your tractor can handle.

Hydraulic Flow

Higher GPM = faster loader cycle and better attachment performance.

Operating Weight

Heavier = more traction and stability for ground-engaging work.

Turning Radius

Critical for tight spaces and property with obstacles.

Still Not Sure Which Kubota Is Right?

Our equipment specialists will walk you through the options and match you with the perfect machine — no pressure, just expertise.

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