Compare/Kubota GL-46 vs Kubota KL48Z-PC

Kubota GL-46 vs Kubota KL48Z-PC

Verdict: Kubota GL-46 vs Kubota KL48Z-PC

The Kubota GL-46 and the Kubota KL48Z-PC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota KL48Z-PC leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. Kubota KL48Z-PC is the lighter machine (2,145 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-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota KL48Z-PC 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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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

Drive

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half-trackReference

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

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

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1263@2600Reference

-793@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

192 cmReference

Weight

3748 to 4167 poundsReference

2145 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

362 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

155 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

219 cmReference

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Height (cab)

235 cmReference

233 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1700 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1890 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

44 cmReference

Front tread

120 cmReference

121 cmReference

Rear tread

115 to 161 cmReference

127 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-20Reference

Ag rear

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400mm trackReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

KL48Z

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wheeledReference

KL48Z-PC

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half-trackReference

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.