Compare/Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4310

Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4310

Verdict: Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4310

The Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L4310 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Kubota L4310 is the lighter machine (2,875 kg vs 3,538 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 34.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed is the newer design (1999 vs 1998). 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

Kubota

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Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

Optional creeper range available for the FST or GST transmission.Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

34.8 LReference

Engine

33.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

33.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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33.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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32.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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32.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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33.8 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.425x3.638 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-972@2600Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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28.0 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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39.0 LReference

Type

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creeperReference

Capacity

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39.0 LReference

Pump flow

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29.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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15.5 lpmReference

Control

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position control and optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

181.1 cmReference

Weight

3538 to 3924 poundsReference

2875 to 3520 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.30-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

353 cmReference

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Width

153 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (cab)

220 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1604 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1779 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

118/119/130/145/154 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

2WD Length

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302 cmReference

4WD Length

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298 cmReference

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

Variants

L4310F

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2WDReference

L4310DT

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4WD gearReference

L4310GST

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4WD Glide-ShiftReference

L4310HST

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hydroReference

L4310HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Capacities

Fuel

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34.8 LReference

Kubota L4310 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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229 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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295 cmReference

Loading height

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191 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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789 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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Compact Utility tractorReference

Power

Rated Power

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43 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.1 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control and optional draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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215.4 cmReference

Overall Height

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215.4 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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220.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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302 cmReference

Overall Width

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158.5 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-24 (2WD) | 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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46.5/47.2/51.2/57.1/60.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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6.00-16. (2WD) | 8.30-16. (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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115.6 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.