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Kubota GL-430 vs Kubota M1-46
Verdict: Kubota GL-430 vs Kubota M1-46
The Kubota GL-430 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-430 is the newer design (1995 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
43 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
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 3825 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
1735 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
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242 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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34 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.