Compare/Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota M4030

Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota M4030

Verdict: Kubota KL44Z vs Kubota M4030

The Kubota KL44Z and the Kubota M4030 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 4,078 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL44Z is the newer design (2012 vs 1986). 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

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Variants

KL44Z

wheeledReference

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KL44Z-PC

half-trackReference

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M4030DT

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4WDReference

M4030F

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standardReference

M4030L

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low profileReference

M4030SU

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special utilityReference

Engine

Fuel tank

39.0 LReference

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Engine

32.4 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

32.4 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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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Drawbar (tested)

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27.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Oil capacity

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56.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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32.8 kWReference

Max power

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27.2 kWReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

open centerReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 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

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-800@2700Reference

540@2194Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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56.4 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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32.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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Weight

1814 kgReference

4078 to 4806 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference

Length

338 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

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Height (cab)

228 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

Rear tread

120 cmReference

150 to 189 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)Reference

2WD

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1849 kgReference

4WD

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2180 kgReference

Ballasted

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3345 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

134.1 ciReference

56.4 LReference

Fuel

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64.0 LReference

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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Kubota M4030 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M4030 Height

Hood

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134 cmReference

Exhaust

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224 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2573 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.