Compare/Kubota GL-470 vs Kubota L4701

Kubota GL-470 vs Kubota L4701

Verdict: Kubota GL-470 vs Kubota L4701

The Kubota GL-470 and the Kubota L4701 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. Kubota L4701 is the lighter machine (3,219 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 L4701 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4701 is the newer design (2014 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

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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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

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

51.1 LReference

Engine

35.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

35.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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35.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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33.4 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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33.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4 × 4.0 inReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

2WD Gear

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1460 kgReference

4WD Gear

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1495 kgReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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8x8 / 3 rangeReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

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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29.3 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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28.2 kWReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Pressure

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176.5 barReference

Pump flow

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29.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1301 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1052 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Weight

3748 to 4211 poundsReference

3219 to 3307 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

362 cmReference

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Width

155 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

219 cmReference

232 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1700 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1910 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

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184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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311 cmReference

4WD Length

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303 cmReference

4WD Hydro

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1500 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

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600Reference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Kubota L4701 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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269 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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379 cmReference

Loading height

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230 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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148.5 cu. in.Reference

Power

Max Power

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47.3 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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39.3 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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2,475 RPMReference

General

Cruise control

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trueReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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47.3 l/minReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.7 gpm (7.8 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

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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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

Turning radius

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8.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Overall weight

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1,500 kgReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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.