Compare/Kubota GL-470 vs Kubota L4630

Kubota GL-470 vs Kubota L4630

Verdict: Kubota GL-470 vs Kubota L4630

The Kubota GL-470 and the Kubota L4630 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. Kubota L4630 is the lighter machine (3,440 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-470 holds more fuel (50.0 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4630 is the newer design (2003 vs 1995). 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

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Best match

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Best match

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Rated power

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine

35.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

35.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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35.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

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33.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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33.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

Transmission

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Glide Shift CreeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-789@2600Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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29.5 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Type

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power shiftReference

Valves

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3Reference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Total flow

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55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

3748 to 4211 poundsReference

1730 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

8.3-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Length

362 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

155 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

219 cmReference

231 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

220 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1700 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1910 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

37 cmReference

Front tread

120 cmReference

130 cmReference

Rear tread

115 to 161 cmReference

128/143/0 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Variants

L4630DT

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4WD 8 speedReference

L4630GST

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4WD 12 speedReference

L4630HST

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hydroReference

L4630GSTC

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cabReference

Kubota L4630 attachments

L4630 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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251 cmReference

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Loading height

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242 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1176 kgReference

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

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.