Compare/Kubota GM49 vs Kubota L4300

Kubota GM49 vs Kubota L4300

Verdict: Kubota GM49 vs Kubota L4300

The Kubota GM49 and the Kubota L4300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Kubota L4300 is the lighter machine (2,844 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 31.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4300 is the newer design (2001 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

Unsynchronized transmission. Tractor must be stopped to shift.Reference

Final drives

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helical gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

31.0 LReference

Engine

36.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

87 x 92 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

Power (gross)

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33.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elelmentReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.3 LReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.4 kWReference

28.0 kWReference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

24.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift

2269 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

569/799/1130 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Type

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sliding gearReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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39.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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14.8 lpmReference

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

4608 to 4927.3 poundsReference

2844 to 2976 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

365 cmReference

279 cmReference

Width

156 cmReference

154 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

215 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

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Front tread

119 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 161 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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180 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: 8.0-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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10-16.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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17.5-24Reference

2WD Industrial front

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27x8.5-15Reference

4WD Industrial front

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29x12.5-15Reference

2WD Industrial rear

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41x14-20Reference

4WD Industrial rear

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21.5:-16.1Reference

4WD Weight

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1349 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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550Reference

Battery AH

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55Reference

Variants

L4300F

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2WDReference

L4300DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L4300 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4560 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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268 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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274 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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373 cmReference

Loading height

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274 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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190°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2748 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1102 kgReference

Kubota L4560 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.