Kubota Tractor Prices & Best Models for Kenyan Farms (2025 Buyer’s Guide)
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4.)Where to Buy & What to Ask Dealers
5.)FAQs: Kubota in Kenya
Kubota is a Japanese brand known for compact, fuel-efficient tractors that punch above their size. Farmers pick Kubota for reliability, easy maintenance, and tight turning—perfect for small plots, dairy units, orchards, and landscaping where space is limited. Models come in 2WD or 4WD, with simple controls, comfortable operator stations, and excellent visibility for loader work.
implements don’t care about engine HP— they care about how much power actually reaches the PTO shaft. That’s PTO horsepower (PTO HP).
Image of Japanese KUBOTA L4508 tractor
Engine HP = power produced inside the engine (marketing number).
PTO HP = power available at the rear PTO stub to drive your rotavator, baler, sprayer, etc.
Power is lost between engine and PTO through the transmission, hydraulics, belts/gear train.
Image of a MX5400DTC Kubota 8-speed gear drive transmission, a 55-horsepower Kubota 4-cylinder direct injection engine
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Hydraulics are a Kubota strength: responsive loaders, quick-attach buckets, and steady flow for sprayers, planters, and hydraulic top links.
The lineup spans from compact to utility. B Series (≈18–26 HP) and L Series (≈35–50 HP) handle mowing, light tillage, spraying, hauling, and loader chores. MX (≈55–70 HP) and M Series (≈75–140+ HP) step into heavier field work—rotavating, ploughing, planting, baling, and transport. Transmissions include HST (hydrostatic)—foot-pedal smooth and great for loader/estate tasks—and gear/powershift for efficient drawbar and PTO jobs.
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Image of a Kubota B2140s 21 HP, 3 Cylinders with a 23 Liter Tank Capacity
40 HP” tractor might deliver only 32–36 PTO HP (gear) or 28–34 PTO HP (HST)
For Kenyan conditions, 4WD shines on clay soils, slopes, and rainy seasons; 2WD can work on flat, dry ground with lighter implements. Match HP to acreage and tasks: 18–35 HP suits 1–5 acres/light chores; 55–100+ HP fits 10–50 acres, commercial tillage, and transport. Check PTO horsepower (not just engine HP), implement width, and hydraulic flow before buying.
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Kubota m9540 for sale at 850,000Ksh by Ngetich Simon Kiptoo
Kubota Models & Horsepower Guide
as the letter goes up, the tractor generally gets bigger, stronger, and better for heavier farm work.
B Series — Compact/estate work
Image of a KUBOTA B2440s
HP (approximately 18 to 26 Horse Power. Best for 1–5 acres, dairy units, orchards/greenhouses, landscaping, mowing, light tillage, sprayers, trailers. Has very tight turning, light on fuel, easy to drive (many with HST hydrostatic pedal).Though not ideal for wide rotavators or heavy ploughing.
L Series — “Small utility all-rounder
Image of a Kubota L3228 with 27.4 HP and 40 L Fuel Tank
Horse Power approximately 35 to 50 Horse Power Best for 3–15 acres, rotavator (4–5 ft), disc plough/harrow, sprayers, loaders, general transport. Balances size, power, and price; available in gear or HST; strong resale. Though for heavier tillage or baling, you’ll want more HP.
M Series — Full utility / commercial field work
Image of a Kubota M9540 with a 95 HP and 90 Liter Fuel Capacity
Horse Power approximately 75–140+ HP (MX/M/MX series variants. Best for 10–50+ acres, wider rotavators (6–7 ft), multi-furrow ploughs, planters, balers, heavy transport. Has higher PTO torque, heavier chassis, better hydraulics & lift for serious implements. However typically gear/powershift; 4WD recommended for Kenyan slopes/clay.
MU Series — Value utility
Image of a KUBOTA MU5702 57 HP Diesel Engine
Horse Power approximately 45 to 60 HP (e.g., MU4501, MU5501) Best for tillage, planting, spraying, haulage on small–mid farms; popular as cost-effective workhorses in Africa via local/grey imports. It is simple, durable, easy parts; great fuel economy; usually gear drive.
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Price Review of Kubota Tractors
Image of a Kubota (L4508 45 HP) for sale by Kipkemboi Murrey at 1,000,000 Ksh
Kubota tractors span compact B/L Series for smallholders to utility MX/M Series for commercial farms, so prices vary widely. Expect lower entry costs for 2WD, gear-drive models; 4WD, HST transmissions, loaders and cabs raise the ticket. New, dealer-supplied units cost more but include warranty, PDI and parts support; grey imports and used stock are cheaper but require thorough PTO and hydraulic tests.
Kubota L1801DT (Foreign Used) | 20 Horse Power, 4WD | Ksh 750,000 |
Kubota L1801 (Foreign Used) | 18 Horse Power diesel | Ksh 685,000 |
Kubota (Brand New) | 23 hp 4WD | Ksh 1,200,000 |
Kubota L4508-4WD (Brand New) | 45 hp | Ksh 2,200,000 |
Kubota L4508 (Used) | 4WD/manual. | Ksh 1,100,000 |
Kubota M8540 4WD (Brand New) | 85 hp | Ksh 4,000,000 |
Budget for implements, delivery, financing fees, insurance and first service. Check PTO horsepower, not just engine HP, when comparing value. Resale is strong for 4WD units with service records, keeping ownership costs predictable too.
Image of a 2012 Kubota tractor kubota selling at KES300,000 by Chris Maweu
Kubota (unspecified model) | KSh 1.25M | 0718 126 300 |
Kubota M7040 + plough & sprayer | 0723 211 342. | |
Kubota 5501 | KSh 2M | 0719 525 632. |
Kubota 3930 | 0769 464 647 | |
Kubota M8540 | KSh 2,999,990 | 0723 835 472. |
Kubota tractor (YOM 2021 | KSh 2.46M | 0759 089 502. |
Kubota M7040 (68HP) | 0115 388 775 | |
Kubota (3930 / 85HP | 0729 599 752 | |
Kubota | 0717 736 494. | |
Kubota | 2.7M | 0719 525 632. |
Kubota m9540 | 850,000Ksh | 0725 605900 |
Kubota L1801dt | KSh 750,000 | 0701876240 |
Kubota Tractor -4wd 23hp | KSh 1,200,000 | 0758599028 |
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How to check (before you buy)
Spec sheet: Look for PTO HP (not just engine HP).
PTO speed: Confirm 540 RPM (common) and whether the tractor also has 540E (fuel-saving for light loads).
Transmission type: HST vs gear affects usable PTO HP.
Implement match: Calculate PTO HP needed → pick implement width/model accordingly.
Are Kubota tractors reliable for Kenyan farms?
Yes simple, fuel-efficient engines, strong hydraulics, and good parts availability make them a safe bet for dairy, horticulture, and mixed farms.
What horsepower do I need for 1–5 acres?
18–35 HP (B/L Series) handles mowing, light tillage, sprayers, and trailers. Add HP if you’ll pull a rotavator or work on slopes.
What HP for 10–50 acres or commercial work?
55–100+ HP (MX/M Series). This covers heavier tillage, planters, balers, and transport with better PTO torque.
Which is better 2WD or 4WD Kubota Tractor?
4WD for clay soils, slopes, and wet seasons; 2WD can work on flat, dry fields and is cheaper to buy/maintain.
HST vs gear transmission—what’s the difference?
HST (hydrostatic) = pedal-smooth speed control, great for loader/estate work. Gear = efficient for field tillage and transport.
Which implements pair well with Kubota?
Rotavator, disc plough/harrow, planters, boom sprayers, mowers, front loaders, trailers, balers. Check PTO HP and 3-point lift before buying.
Can a compact Kubota run a rotavator?
Yes, but match implement width to PTO HP (e.g., 24–35 HP for 4–5 ft rotavators). Use low gear and go slower in hard soils.
How do I check a used Kubota before buying?
Cold start test, smoke and blow-by, PTO engagement under load, hydraulic leak-down with loader raised, steering/brake play, tire wear, hour meter vs wear signs.
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