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Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota M4030

Verdict: Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota M4030

The Kubota GL-43 and the Kubota M4030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4030 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. Kubota GL-43 is the lighter machine (3,527 kg vs 4,078 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL-43 is the newer design (1991 vs 1986). In short: choose the Kubota M4030 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota GL-43 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
Kubota GL-43 Tractor
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota M4030 Tractor
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
44 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Differential lock
standardReference
Engine
Fuel tank
50.0 LReference
Engine
32.1 kWReference
35.8 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
82 x 82 mmReference
Power
32.1 kWReference
35.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
27.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Compression
19:1Reference
Oil capacity
56.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
8.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
32.8 kWReference
Max power
27.2 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
JIS1Reference
II/IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
-781@2700Reference
540@2194Reference
PTO (claimed)
32.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
32.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
56.4 LReference
Type
open centerReference
Capacity
56.4 LReference
Pressure
181.3 barReference
Valves
1Reference
Total flow
41.6 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1799 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1500 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Power at rated PTO speed
32.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
Weight
3527 to 3880 poundsReference
4078 to 4806 poundsReference
Front tire
8-18Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-26Reference
13.6-28 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference
Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference
Length
349 cmReference
347 cmReference
Width
148 cmReference
184 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
198 cmReference
Height (cab)
199 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1599 kgReference
Cab Weight
1759 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
120 cmReference
139 to 199 cmReference
Rear tread
114 to 152 cmReference
150 to 189 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
199 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
200 cmReference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)Reference
2WD
1849 kgReference
4WD
2180 kgReference
Ballasted
3345 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Variants
M4030DT
4WDReference
M4030F
standardReference
M4030L
low profileReference
M4030SU
special utilityReference
Capacities
Fuel
64.0 LReference
Kubota M4030 attachments
Attachment overview
Kubota M4030 Height
Hood
134 cmReference
Exhaust
224 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
2573 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.

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