Compare/Kubota KL43 vs Kubota L1-455

Kubota KL43 vs Kubota L1-455

Verdict: Kubota KL43 vs Kubota L1-455

The Kubota KL43 and the Kubota L1-455 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L1-455 leads on rated power with 43 hp against 42 hp. Kubota KL43 is the lighter machine (3,318 kg vs 3,682 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-455 holds more fuel (46.2 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL43 is the newer design (1999 vs 1987). In short: choose the Kubota L1-455 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota KL43 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

46.2 LReference

Engine

31.6 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 82 mmReference

Power

31.6 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

JIS1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-966@2800Reference

1196@2600Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.3 kWReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

3318 to 3715 poundsReference

3682 to 3924 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

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Length

346 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

155 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

217 cmReference

Height (cab)

199 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1505 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1685 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Front tread

118 cmReference

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Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

115 to 161 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32 (DN)Reference

2WD Weight

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1670 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1779 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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114 to 146 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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121 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L1-455D

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4WDReference

L1-455DN

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loader-compatibleReference

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.