The Kubota MZ50 tractor engine horsepower found is 49.3 hp. PTO horsepower found is 45 hp.
Engine HP49.3 hp
PTO HP45 hp
Power / weight9.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota MZ50 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
49.3 hp
PTO horsepower
45 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
67.1 cu in (1.1 L)
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine model
Kubota D1105
Operating weight
5,225 lb (2,370 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
91.3% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
9.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
49.3 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
45 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
5,225 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
9.4 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota MZ50 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota MZ50 tractor engine horsepower found is 49.3 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota MZ50 is 45 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota MZ50 is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota MZ50 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota MZ50 include Kubota D1105, 67.1 cu in (1.1 L) displacement, and 4 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota MZ50 is 5,225 lb (2,370 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota MZ50 is 91.3% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota MZ50 is 9.4 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota MZ50, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
