Compare/Kubota GL-46 vs Kubota KL48Z

Kubota GL-46 vs Kubota KL48Z

Verdict: Kubota GL-46 vs Kubota KL48Z

The Kubota GL-46 and the Kubota KL48Z are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota KL48Z leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. Kubota KL48Z is the lighter machine (1,920 kg vs 3,748 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL-46 holds more fuel (50.0 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL48Z is the newer design (2012 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota KL48Z for outright pulling power, or the Kubota GL-46 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

46 hp

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

48.1 LReference

Engine

34.3 kWReference

35.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

34.3 kWReference

35.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

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3.43x4.03 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Transmission

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Dual DriveReference

Type

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continuously-varaible transmissionReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission Type

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CVTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1263@2600Reference

-792@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

3748 to 4167 poundsReference

1920 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Length

362 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

155 cmReference

154 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

219 cmReference

236 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

230 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1700 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1890 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

43 cmReference

Front tread

120 cmReference

121 cmReference

Rear tread

115 to 161 cmReference

120 to 143 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

KL48Z

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wheeledReference

KL48Z-PC

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half-trackReference

Capacities

Capacity

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148.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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47.3 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,336@2,700 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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230.1 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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237 cmReference

Overall Length

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347.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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154.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,920.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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13.6-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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8.3-20Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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121.4 cmReference

General

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

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.