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Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota L4850

Verdict: Kubota GL-53 vs Kubota L4850

The Kubota GL-53 and the Kubota L4850 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 53 hp. Kubota L4850 is the lighter machine (1,850 kg vs 3,836 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

53 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

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Engine

39.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

84 x 91 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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39.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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39.5 kWReference

Starter power

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1.4 kWReference

Oil capacity

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43.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/750 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1263@2600Reference

750@2391Reference

PTO (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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43.1 LReference

Type

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hydraulic shuttleReference

Capacity

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43.1 LReference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1496 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1451 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

3836 to 4255 poundsReference

1850 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

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Length

362 cmReference

340 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

223 cmReference

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Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1740 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1930 kgReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

122 cmReference

137 cmReference

Rear tread

117 to 156 cmReference

132 to 182 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-20Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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156 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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997 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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160Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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60.2 LReference

Front hubs

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2.7 LReference

Front diff.

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6.2 LReference

Kubota L4850 attachments

L4850 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Left side of transmission housing, on operator platform.Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L5412 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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279 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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335 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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419 cmReference

Loading height

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274 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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3007 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1592 kgReference

Kubota L5412 Backhoe

Speeds

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.