Compare/Kubota KL43 vs Kubota L4060

Kubota KL43 vs Kubota L4060

Verdict: Kubota KL43 vs Kubota L4060

The Kubota KL43 and the Kubota L4060 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. Kubota KL43 is the lighter machine (3,318 kg vs 3,737 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4060 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4060 is the newer design (2013 vs 1999). 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

42 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

Hydrostatic transmission with three ranges plus Hydro Dual Speed Hi-Lo. The Dual Speed allows rapid switching between two speeds in range, either automatically or with a lever on the steering column.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

51.1 LReference

Engine

31.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power

31.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600 (hydro)Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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31.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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29.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Power (net)

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29.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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31.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4Reference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

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87 X 102.4 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Clutch

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hydraulic dry discReference

Transmission

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HST PlusReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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3 RangesReference

forward speed range

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1.5 - 25.7 km/hReference

reverse speed range

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1.4 - 24.5 km/hReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-966@2800Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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24.2 kWReference

Gear Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Hydro Pump flow

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35.6 lpmReference

Gear Total flow

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55.6 lpmReference

Hydro Total flow

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53.4 lpmReference

Gear Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Control

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position control, draft control optionalReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

3318 to 3715 poundsReference

3737 to 4134 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

8.3-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

346 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

247 cmReference

Height (cab)

199 cmReference

231 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1505 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1685 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

30 cmReference

Front tread

118 cmReference

130 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

128/143/152 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-24Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery size

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12 VReference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Variants

L4060DT

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4WDReference

L4060GST

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4WD 12-speedReference

L4060HST

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hydrostaticReference

L4060HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Kubota L4060 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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254 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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278 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1223 kgReference

Capacities

Capacity

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2,434 ccReference

Power

Max Power

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42 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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32.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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TRUEReference

Rear PTO Control

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IndependentReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet disc typeReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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53.5 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

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3-point: Category 1Reference

Remote Valves

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3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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17.9 lpm (35.6 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

General

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear tread spacing

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1,530 mmReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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2,480 mmReference

Overall Length

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3,085 mmReference

Overall Width

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1,690 mmReference

Turning radius

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8.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Overall weight

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1,875.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-24Reference

Front Wheel Type

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8.3-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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1,155 mmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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OptionalReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

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.