Compare/Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota L4240

Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota L4240

Verdict: Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota L4240

The Kubota KL44Z and the Kubota L4240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. Kubota KL44Z is the lighter machine (1,814 kg vs 3,527 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4240 holds more fuel (50 L vs 39.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL44Z is the newer design (2012 vs 2007). 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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Fit & specs

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Rated power

44 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

Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased.Reference

Original price

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$23,949 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Variants

KL44Z

wheeledReference

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KL44Z-PC

half-trackReference

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L4240DT

—

8-speedReference

L4240GST

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12-speedReference

L4240HST

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hydroReference

L4240HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

39.0 LReference

50 LReference

Engine

32.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

32.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 rpmReference

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x3.64 inchesReference

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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32.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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31.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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31.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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32.8 kWReference

Oil capacity

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43.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

HSTReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-800@2700Reference

540@2550Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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27.2 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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43.1 LReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Total flow

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55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1750 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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semi-independent (optional)Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1814 kgReference

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

Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Length

338 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

239 cmReference

Height (cab)

228 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

37 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

130 cmReference

Rear tread

120 cmReference

128 to 152 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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12R13.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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610R470Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Capacities

Capacity

134.1 ciReference

43.1 LReference

Fuel

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50.0 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8.7 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

43.5 hpReference

44 hpReference

Rated Power

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42 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,348@2,700 rpmReference

540@2,550 RPMReference

PTO Power

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36.5 hpReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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14.7 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,750.9 kgReference

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

308.6 cmReference

Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

168.9 cmReference

Overall weight

1,814.8 kgReference

10,162.5 cmReference

Overall Height

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239.8 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-26Reference

14.9-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

120.9 cmReference

50.6 to 60.2 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

45,522Reference

8.3-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

119.9 cmReference

130 cmReference

General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Kubota L4240 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket force

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2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1223 kgReference

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.