Compare/Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota L1-455

Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota L1-455

Verdict: Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota L1-455

The Kubota GL-43 and the Kubota L1-455 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. Kubota GL-43 is the lighter machine (3,527 kg vs 3,682 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL-43 holds more fuel (50.0 L vs 46.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GL-43 is the newer design (1991 vs 1987). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

46.2 LReference

Engine

32.1 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 82 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-781@2700Reference

1196@2600Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.3 kWReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

3527 to 3880 poundsReference

3682 to 3924 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

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Length

349 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

148 cmReference

155 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

217 cmReference

Height (cab)

199 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1599 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1759 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Front tread

120 cmReference

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Rear tread

114 to 152 cmReference

115 to 161 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32 (DN)Reference

2WD Weight

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1670 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1779 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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114 to 146 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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121 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L1-455D

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4WDReference

L1-455DN

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loader-compatibleReference

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.