Compare/Kubota GL-46 vs Kubota L4600

Kubota GL-46 vs Kubota L4600

Verdict: Kubota GL-46 vs Kubota L4600

The Kubota GL-46 and the Kubota L4600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 46 hp. Kubota L4600 is the lighter machine (3,109 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 L4600 is the newer design (2011 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

—

rear standardReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

48.1 LReference

Engine

34.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

34.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

—

34.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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32.7 kWReference

Emissions

—

Intertim Tier 4Reference

Power (net)

—

32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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34.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.5 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Intertim Tier 4Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x3.6 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

2WD gear

—

1410 kgReference

4WD gear

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1445 kgReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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2 WD | 4 WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1263@2600Reference

540@2475Reference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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27.4 kWReference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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28.6 kWReference

Type

—

synchronized shuttleReference

Valves

—

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

—

31.8 lpmReference

Total flow

—

51.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

—

19.3 lpmReference

Control

—

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

1301 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1052 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Weight

3748 to 4167 poundsReference

3109 to 3197 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

362 cmReference

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Width

155 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

219 cmReference

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Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1700 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1890 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

120 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

115 to 161 cmReference

118/119/130/145/154 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

—

184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

—

305R343LSW (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

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10.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

—

311 cmReference

4WD Length

—

299 cmReference

Height

—

232 cmReference

4WD hydro

—

1450 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

40Reference

Charging volts

—

12Reference

Battery CCA

—

582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

582 CCAReference

Variants

L4600F

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2WD GearReference

L4600DT

—

4WD GearReference

L4600HST

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4WD HydroReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

—

JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

—

134.1 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

—

8 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

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46.3 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

—

540@2,475 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

—

Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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13.5 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

—

open center gear pumpReference

Remote Valves

—

0 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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5.1 gpm (8.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,301.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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232.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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311.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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158.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,445.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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46.5/47.2/51.2/57.1/60.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

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50.4/54.3/58.3/62.2 inches(2WD) | 45.5 inches (4WD)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.