Compare/Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota M1-46

Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota M1-46

Verdict: Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota M1-46

The Kubota GL-43 and the Kubota M1-46 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. Kubota M1-46 is the lighter machine (2,249 kg vs 3,527 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M1-46 holds more fuel (60.2 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GL-43 is the newer design (1991 vs 1988). 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

60.2 LReference

Engine

32.1 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 82 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Torque

—

159.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

—

1600Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and reverseReference

Type

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creeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

JIS2Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-781@2700Reference

1000@2520Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

31.8 kWReference

Rear lift

—

1999 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

197 cmReference

Weight

3527 to 3880 poundsReference

2249 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

8.3Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

20:12.4-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3. Rear: 20Reference

Length

349 cmReference

357 cmReference

Width

148 cmReference

176 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

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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

135 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 152 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

Height

—

242 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.