Compare/Kubota KL44Z-PC vs Kubota L1-455

Kubota KL44Z-PC vs Kubota L1-455

Verdict: Kubota KL44Z-PC vs Kubota L1-455

The Kubota KL44Z-PC and the Kubota L1-455 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota KL44Z-PC leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. Kubota KL44Z-PC is the lighter machine (2,075 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 39.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL44Z-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 1987). In short: choose the Kubota KL44Z-PC for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L1-455 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

44 hp

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

KL44Z

wheeledReference

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KL44Z-PC

half-trackReference

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L1-455D

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4WDReference

L1-455DN

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loader-compatibleReference

Engine

Fuel tank

39.0 LReference

46.2 LReference

Engine

32.4 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

87 x 82 mmReference

Power

32.4 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

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Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

JIS1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-800@2700Reference

1196@2600Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.3 kWReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

2075 kgReference

3682 to 3924 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

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Ag front

8-18Reference

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Ag rear

400mm trackReference

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Length

339 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

155 cmReference

Height (cab)

231 cmReference

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Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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Front tread

119 cmReference

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Rear tread

127 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

Height (ROPS)

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217 cmReference

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

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.