Compare/Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota L1-455

Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota L1-455

Verdict: Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota L1-455

The Kubota KL44Z and the Kubota L1-455 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota KL44Z leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. Kubota KL44Z is the lighter machine (1,814 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 is the newer design (2012 vs 1987). In short: choose the Kubota KL44Z 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

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

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

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

16 forward and 15 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

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

1814 kgReference

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

338 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

155 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

217 cmReference

Height (cab)

228 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Front tread

119 cmReference

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Rear tread

120 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

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.