Compare/Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed

Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed

The Kubota KL44Z and the Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed leads on rated power with 45 hp against 44 hp. Kubota KL44Z is the lighter machine (1,814 kg vs 3,583 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 39.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL44Z is the newer design (2012 vs 2006). In short: choose the Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed for outright pulling power, or the Kubota KL44Z 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

44 hp

45 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

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Variants

KL44Z

wheeledReference

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KL44Z-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

39.0 LReference

45.0 LReference

Engine

32.4 kWReference

33.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

32.4 kWReference

33.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 rpmReference

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Bore and stroke

3.43x3.64 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

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Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-800@2700Reference

-972@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

1814 kgReference

3583 to 3968 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Length

338 cmReference

353 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

153 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

236 cmReference

Height (cab)

228 cmReference

219 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

43 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

121 cmReference

Rear tread

120 cmReference

114 to 143 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1625 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1799 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Capacity

134.1 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

43.5 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,348@2,700 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

228.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

231.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

338.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,814.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-26Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

120.9 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

45,522Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

119.9 cmReference

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General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.