Compare/Kubota GL-400 vs Kubota L4150

Kubota GL-400 vs Kubota L4150

Verdict: Kubota GL-400 vs Kubota L4150

The Kubota GL-400 and the Kubota L4150 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L4150 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. Kubota GL-400 is the lighter machine (3,527 kg vs 3,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL-400 is the newer design (1995 vs 1984). In short: choose the Kubota L4150 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota GL-400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

40 hp

41 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

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Engine

29.8 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

84 x 81 mmReference

Power

29.8 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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30.3 kWReference

Max power

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24.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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single dry plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/750Reference

Engine RPM

-789@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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30.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Type

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partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

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40.1 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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0 or 1Reference

Pump flow

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34.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1598 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1202 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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30.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

3527 to 3990 poundsReference

3750 to 4080 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

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Length

349 cmReference

328 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

172 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

219 cmReference

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Height (cab)

231 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1599 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1809 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Front tread

120 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 to 161 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-20 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16.1 (2WD)Reference

Industrial front

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9.00-10 (2WD)Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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157 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1701 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1850 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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121 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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142 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L4150F

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2WDReference

L4150DT

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4WDReference

L4150DTN

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narrowReference

Capacities

Fuel

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57.9 LReference

Kubota L4150 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota L4540 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4540A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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262 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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344 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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425 cmReference

Bucket force

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1564 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1242 kgReference

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Loading height

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250 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2343 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.