Compare/Kubota GM49 vs Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed

Kubota GM49 vs Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota GM49 vs Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed

The Kubota GM49 and the Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed is the lighter machine (3,583 kg vs 4,608 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GM49 holds more fuel (60.2 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2008 vs 1998). 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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Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight gears in three ranges with shuttle.Reference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

48.1 LReference

Engine

36.0 kWReference

33.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

36.0 kWReference

33.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2700Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.4 kWReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2269 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

569/799/1130 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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-956@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

4608 to 4927.3 poundsReference

3583 to 4012 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Length

365 cmReference

353 cmReference

Width

156 cmReference

153 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

236 cmReference

Height (cab)

237 cmReference

225 cmReference

ROPS Weight

2090 kgReference

1625 kgReference

Cab Weight

2235 kgReference

1819 kgReference

Ground clearance

37 cmReference

43 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

121 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 161 cmReference

114 to 143 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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.