Compare/Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota M4800SU

Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota M4800SU

Verdict: Kubota GL-43 vs Kubota M4800SU

The Kubota GL-43 and the Kubota M4800SU 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 3,747 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4800SU holds more fuel (54.9 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M4800SU is the newer design (2004 vs 1991). 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

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Best match

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Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

54.9 LReference

Engine

32.1 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dry dual elementReference

Oil capacity

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7.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-781@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

Type

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partially synchronizedReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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275mm dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

3527 to 3880 poundsReference

3747 to 3858 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.50-16Reference

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

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Width

148 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

235 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

45 cmReference

Front tread

120 cmReference

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Rear tread

114 to 152 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1Reference

2WD Length

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349 cmReference

4WD Length

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340 cmReference

@WD Weight

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1699 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1749 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 151 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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133 to 143 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Kubota M4800SU attachments

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.