Compare/Kubota GM49 vs Kubota L4200

Kubota GM49 vs Kubota L4200

Verdict: Kubota GM49 vs Kubota L4200

The Kubota GM49 and the Kubota L4200 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Kubota L4200 is the lighter machine (2,875 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 is the newer design (1998 vs 1994). 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

Eight-speed gear shift (1-8) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shuttle shifting without need for the clutch. The transmission can be shifted (without the clutch) by sequentially shifting up through the gears.Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

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Engine

36.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

36.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Starter

negativeReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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33.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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31.3 kWReference

Plows

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2 (14-inch)Reference

Power (net)

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31.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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33.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Torque

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139.5 NmReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Oil capacity

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39.0 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.4 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

29.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift

2269 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

569/799/1130 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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39.0 LReference

Type

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power shuttleReference

Capacity

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39.0 LReference

Pressure

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171.7 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1301 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2447Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

4608 to 4927.3 poundsReference

2875 to 3500 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.00-16:14.9-24Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

365 cmReference

302 cmReference

Width

156 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

214 cmReference

Height (cab)

237 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

2090 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2235 kgReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 161 cmReference

107/117/119/130/145/154 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-16:14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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153 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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1304 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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1374 kgReference

Cab

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1587 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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648 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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447Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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34.8 LReference

Kubota L4200 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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194 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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229 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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295 cmReference

Loading height

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191 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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789 kgReference

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.