Kubota Expands MU Series with New MU4201 Tractor and Upgrades MU4501 and MU5502

21 Jul, 2025

Kubota, a trusted name in the Indian tractor market, has brought good news for farmers! The company has launched a new tractor MU4201 in the 42 HP segment, especially for small and medium farmers. The brand also upgraded its popular tractor models, MU4501 and MU5502, with Advanced Hydraulics. 

These updates by Kubota Tractors promise better lifting power, smooth performance, and more productivity for Indian farms. With these changes, the brand is showing that it truly understands the needs of Indian farmers, offering powerful and reliable agricultural machines. Hence, making farming more profitable.

Kubota MU Series: A Name Farmers Can Trust

The MU Series is already known among farmers for:

• Fuel efficiency and long-term durability
• Horsepower range of 45–55 HP in models
• Balancer Shaft Technology that reduces engine noise and vibration, making it more comfortable for long working hours in fields

Key Features of Kubota MU4201

The Kubota MU4201 is a strong and reliable partner for farmers. It has the appropriate balance of strength and reliability for everyday farming. The key features of Kubota MU4201 are:

• Smooth and easy-to-use side shift synchromesh transmission for hassle-free driving
• Double PTO with 35.6 PTO power and double active power steering 
• Oil-immersed wet brakes for better safety and higher control
• 25-28% backup torque (highest in the category)
• 42 HP powerful 4-cylinder Turbocharge engine
• 8 forward + 2 reverse gears 
• 1600 kg lifting capacity 
• 5 year super warranty  
• Double diesel filter 
• KQ4 piston

Upgraded Kubota MU4501 and Kubota MU5502 – Now with Advanced Hydraulics

Kubota has also upgraded two of its best-selling models, Kubota MU4501 and Kubota MU5502, with Advanced Hydraulic Systems. These improvements mean:

• More efficiency in tough field conditions
• Higher versatility for various farm activities
• Better lifting power for heavy farm implements like rotavators

The engines and designs are still the same, but the hydraulic boost makes sure these tractors can do tough jobs with ease.

Why This Change is Important for Farmers?

Kubota is making farming easier and more productive for Indian farmers with the release of MU4201 and the hydraulic advancements in MU4501 and MU5502. Farmers can use these tractors to:

• Save time and energy
• Don't need a lot of maintenance
• Use heavier tools without worry

Kubota is also making its MU Series stronger to help farms be more productive and promote contemporary farming methods all around India.

Conclusion

Kubota has taken another move to help Indian farmers by releasing the new Kubota MU4201 and upgrading the MU4501 and MU5502. These tractors not only make tasks on the farm easier, but they also help farmers make more money and save time.

Tractor Gyan's Take on This Initiative

Tractor Gyan thinks Kubota's latest initiative is a significant gain for Indian farmers. The Kubota MU4201 is a new, economical, and powerful choice for medium-sized farms. The Kubota MU4501 and Kubota MU5502 upgrades make hard work easier and more productive. These tractors show that Kubota wants to provide Indian farming best features, so that farmers can get more production with less effort.

Escorts Kubota Tractor Press Release

Faridabad, 25 th August 2025: Escorts Kubota has announced the launch of a new tractor ‘Kubota MU4201’ under the Kubota brand. This marks the brand’s entry in the 41-44 HP category market in India. The tractor is designed for a diverse set of agricultural applications, including haulage. It is highly compatible with multiple implements like rotavator, disc harrow, among other.

Designed by Japanese engineers, the new tractor has all the premium features that are offered in existing Kubota tractors in the 45-55 HP category range. These include a flat deck, suspended pedals, balancer shaft, synchromesh transmission and dual clutch.

The company has also launched the upgraded version of its Kubota MU4501 and Kubota MU5502 tractors respectively. It has introduced a new ‘Pompa Lift’ in these tractors, with high-quality Japanese lift technology, capable of lifting 1640-2100 kgs and with one of the
best in category lift height of 455 mm.

Commenting about the launch, Nikhil Nanda, Chairman & Managing Director said, “The new product launches are in-line with our vision to establish ourselves as a formidable player in the domestic tractor market, by bringing engineering excellence, cutting-edge technology and high-quality features in our product offerings. The new Kubota MU-4201 and upgraded versions of Kubota MU-4501 and MU-5502 complement our existing offerings under the Farmtrac and Powertrac brand well, they will further strengthen our position in the 41-50 HP market segment in India.”

Sharing his thoughts, Akira Kato, Deputy Managing Director said, “The new products are targeted at the 41-50 HP segment in India, which today constitutes about 60-64% of the total domestic market. The new MU-4201 is designed for the farmer looking for premium features across diverse agricultural applications, including for haulage.”

Describing the market strategy, G S Grewal, CO, Tractor Business Division said, “The new Kubota MU4201 tractor offers a high-quality product to the farmer looking to upgrade from 35 HP to 41-50 HP segment. We plan to introduce the tractor across India, and especially strengthen our existing market position in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana. Further, the upgraded Kubota MU4501 and MU5502 now offer the best-in-class hydraulic lift, in addition to their existing premium features.”